environmental regulation News | Environmental XPRT

Keep building knowledge of environmental regulation

Andy Ingriselli, president of Aquatech Pump and Power Inc., the Canadian wastewater contracting company featured in the April GOMC profile story, makes a great point about being proactive in working with environmental regulators. Rather than hope to avoid greater oversight on their mining work sites, Ingriselli wants to let the regulators know his company is knowledgeable about the rules and just ...

Apr. 25, 2011

By Aquatech Dewatering Company

Keep building knowledge of environmental regulation

Andy Ingriselli, president of Aquatech Pump and Power Inc., the Canadian wastewater contracting company featured in the April GOMC profile story, makes a great point about being proactive in working with environmental regulators. Rather than hope to avoid greater oversight on their mining work sites, Ingriselli wants to let the regulators know his company is knowledgeable about the rules and just ...

Apr. 25, 2011

By Aquatech Dewatering Company

Showcase

UPDATE: New EU eco-design requirements marking another milestone in the context of recent developments for product related environmental regulations

From today, new EU eco-design requirements for electronic displays apply. Previously, the eco-design requirements mainly focused on (primary) energy consumption. Now, additional substance restrictions, material labelling and information requirements for EEE are covered by the eco-design framework as well- The use of halogenated flame retardants is no longer allowed in the enclosure and stand of ...

Mar. 1, 2021

By NovaLoop GmbH

Lynn L. Bergeson will speak at conference concerning environmental regulation and commercial implications

We are pleased to announce that Lynn L. Bergeson will be speaking at the upcoming conference entitled 'Environmental Regulation and Commercial Implications 2010: How the New Administration, Congress and the Courts Have Changed the Rules.' The conference will be held in New York City on May 7, 2010, and in San Francisco on May 18, 2010. The conference will be broadcast live on the Internet on May ...

Mar. 1, 2010

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Cleaner cars mean more jobs at BMW

The German car maker BMW wants to recruit 2600 new employees in the next few months as part of efforts to make its fleet more environment-friendly. A spokesman for the company said it wanted to bring in experts to work on electric vehicles, hybrid powertrains and cleaner combustion engines to increase its production of cars with lower CO2 emissions, because of the increasing need to comply with ...

Dec. 17, 2010

By Transport and Environment (T&E)

Voluntary environmental regulation may be better for industry

Environmental regulation that is developed voluntarily within a company, for example through eco-management schemes, is more likely to lead to a competitive advantage than compulsory regulation, according to new research. A study of 208 Spanish companies suggests that command-and-control legislation tends to be perceived as a threat. There is a complex relationship between environmental ...

Jun. 25, 2010

By GLOBE SERIES

ELI Report Looks at Trump Administration’s Impact on Environmental Law and Policy and What Lies ahead

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) recently released Environment 2021: What Comes Next?, a report that looks at the Trump Administration’s impact on environmental law and policy and what lies ahead. ELI states that the report is “a response to growing demand for analysis of how deregulatory initiatives by the Trump Administration will affect environmental protection, governance, ...

Oct. 2, 2020

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

ELI Report Looks at Trump Administration’s Impact on Environmental Law and Policy and What Lies Ahead

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) recently released Environment 2021: What Comes Next?, a report that looks at the Trump Administration’s impact on environmental law and policy and what lies ahead. ELI states that the report is “a response to growing demand for analysis of how deregulatory initiatives by the Trump Administration will affect environmental protection, governance, ...

Sep. 4, 2020

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Are Canadians missing the mark on energy and environmental regulations?

Policymakers have encumbered Canadians with superfluous and needlessly costly environmental regulations that do little to improve the environment, finds a new study released by the Fraser Institute. “From light bulb bans to plastic bag bans, governments across the country have implemented inefficient policies that put unnecessary constraints on Canadians’ personal choices,” ...

May 28, 2015

By GLOBE SERIES

Publication of an Odour Guideline for prescribed premises in Western Australia

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) of Western Australia has released a draft Odour guideline for prescribed premises designed to guide applicants, licensees, consultants, members of the public and Department staff on the requirements for odour impact risk analysis. This guideline sets out DWER’s information requirements for the analysis of odour impact risk for ...

Jan. 26, 2018

By Olores.org

Last days for Feedback Submissions of the Odour Guideline for Prescribed Premises in Western Australia

In January 2018, the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) of Western Australia released a draft of an Odour guideline for prescribed premises designed to guide applicants, licensees, consultants, members of the public and Department staff on the requirements for odour impact risk analysis. The public consultation will finish the next 19 April 2018, so if you have any ...

Mar. 26, 2018

By Olores.org

Weak environmental regulations show little faith in U.S. business

Before the big job speech, President Obama made an important decision about the economy and public health. About 10 days ago he reversed himself and his own EPA to stop a regulation that would've reduced smog-causing pollution. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Republican Congressional leadership quickly declared this a major victory for "job creators" and business in general. It's anything ...

Sep. 12, 2011

By GLOBE SERIES

What will move us in 2021? - it is time to make a wish!

Driven by the urgency of these developments, sustainability is increasingly being integrated into everyday business life - with a continues increase in environmental regulations, as well as sustainability initiatives. As the new year is just around the corner, we want to look ahead with you. Our plans for the next webinar series in Q1 2021 are already taking shape and we want you to wish for the ...

Dec. 8, 2020

By NovaLoop GmbH

6th Annual overview of Environmental Legislation

Tavares Group Consulting presents one of the most requested and cost-effective overview and update courses on environmental regulation, compliance and due diligence. Our annual session has been the local region’s resource to gain timely insight to stay ahead of compliance requirements. By attending you can: Update your understanding of new acts, regulations and bylaws; Fulfill ...

Aug. 2, 2012

By CSRwire - Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire

Can legislation encourage environmental investment by businesses?

A new study has explored the effects of regulation on four types of industry investment and the results indicate that, in general, regulation tends to encourage more investment, but if restrictions are too tight investment levels can start to fall. There are a wide range of views amongst environmental economists as to the impacts of environmental regulation on the behaviour of industry. At one ...

Apr. 9, 2011

By GLOBE SERIES

Lynn L. Bergeson Will Speak at the Practising Law Institute's Program, Environmental Regulation 2011: Managing in the Face of Rapid Change

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C), B&C Consortia Management, L.L.C. (BCCM), The Acta Group, L.L.C. (Acta), and The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU) are pleased to announce that on April 6, 2011, Lynn L. Bergeson will speak in San Francisco at the Practising Law Institute's (PLI) program, Environmental Regulation 2011: Managing in the Face of Rapid Change, on two issues -- key ...

Mar. 14, 2011

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Lynn L. Bergeson Will Speak at the Practising Law Institute's Program, Environmental Regulation 2011: Managing in the Face of Rapid Change

The Acta Group, L.L.C. (Acta), The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU), Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C), and B&C Consortia Management, L.L.C. (BCCM) are pleased to announce that on April 6, 2011, Lynn L. Bergeson will speak in San Francisco at the Practising Law Institute's (PLI) program, Environmental Regulation 2011: Managing in the Face of Rapid Change, on two issues -- key ...

Mar. 14, 2011

By Acta Group

Updated Guide to International Recycling Laws Now Available

Raymond Communications announces the publication of its 2006/2007 edition of 'Country Pages,' a comprehensive reference guide to the recycling and related environmental regulations of 44 countries in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Subjects covered by country include any current WEEE/RoHS legislation, packaging fees, bottle and other deposits, landfill bans, recovery organizations and ...

Nov. 28, 2006

By Raymond Communications, Inc.

Outotec to deliver ferrochrome plant in China

Outotec has agreed with Mintal Group Co. Ltd., a large manufacturer of ferrochrome and stainless steel, on the design and delivery of a new ferrochrome plant to Baotou, in the Inner Mongolia, China. The contract value is not disclosed but deliveries with similar delivery scope are typically worth of some tens of millions of Euros. Outotec's scope of delivery includes engineering and supply of ...

Sep. 26, 2011

By Metso Outotec Corporation

Chile court stalls $1.4B thermoelectric plant

A Chilean appeals court has annulled the construction permit for the $1.4 billion Punta Alcalde thermoelectric plant. The court said Thursday that the 740-megawatt plant planned by the European company Endesa for the north of Chile endangers the rights of those nearby "to live in an environment free from contamination." A Chilean ministerial group had lifted a suspension of the project in ...

Aug. 1, 2013

By Associated Press

Subscribe to our eBulletins