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Keep an Eye Out for Changing Stormwater Regulations and Their Effect on Your Business

Sep 1, 2010 - New stormwater regulations will have a significant effect on anyone involved in real estate development.  
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Learn About "Green" Projects For Which Funding Through Energy And Environmental Programs May Be Available

Aug 1, 2010 - This article describes some projects for which funding through energy and environmental programs may be available, as well as some of the sources.  
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“E-Waste”: Know Your Recycler

Jul 1, 2010 - The management and disposal of old and obsolete electronic equipment, or
"E-waste", presents certain challenges and potential environmental risks for many companies.   
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Emerging Municipal Programs to Raise Revenue: Stormwater Fees

Jun 1, 2010 - Many municipalities have revamped their water and sewer fee programs to focus more on the size of the property and the area of the property’s impervious surface.  
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The Legal Side of LEED

May 3, 2010 - When going green in real estate, consider and address the legal side of things.  
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Distressed Assets and Foreclosed Properties: Avoid Environmental Liability Risks

Apr 1, 2010 - Identify both the liability risks and protections afforded by environmental laws before these transactions occur.  
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You May Have More Environmental Issues than You Think

Mar 1, 2010 - The citations and penalties we see issued by federal, state and local environmental agencies often involve entities that manufacture nothing.  
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“Green” Your Lease: Landlord and Tenant Perspectives on Lease Provisions for Green Buildings

Feb 1, 2010 - Landlords and commercial tenants are finding “green” (such as LEED-certified) buildings increasingly attractive for a variety of reasons.  
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Know Your Company's Chemical Footprint -- Your Compliance Depends On It!

Jan 4, 2010 - A facility's chemical footprint can cause significant concern to the public, as well as environmental agencies -- know your company's chemical footprint so you can be sure to comply with applicable regulations.  
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Are You a Liability? Ethical Issues and the Disclosure of Potential Liability Arising from Greenhouse Gas Regulation

Dec 3, 2009 - Virtually every business contributes greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions -- find out how recent regulation will affect your business and what you need to do.  
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Don’t Dig a Watery Grave: Stay Current on the Latest Water Regulations and Available Funding

Nov 9, 2009 - What do you need to know about water regulation? Changes in regulation may require increased compliance, and you may be able to obtain government funding to achieve compliance and carry on "green infrastructure" projects.  
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Introducing: New Green-house Counsel Sponsor Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP

Nov 9, 2009 - Two decades ago, Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP (MGKF) started a new and different firm - concentrating its practice in environmental, land use and energy law.  
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Green-house Counsel “Go Green” Tips

Oct 11, 2009 - Check out this bank of tips, designed to help you "go green"
in your professional life. Assist your company in becoming more
environmentally responsible while remaining cost-conscious.  
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Air: EPA proposes revisions to transportation conformity rules

Sep 02, 2010 - EPA has published a proposed rule that would establish procedures so the agency will not be required to change transportation conformity rules every time national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) ...

BlueGreen Alliance launches national campaign for climate legislation.

Sep 02, 2010 - A coalition of environmental organizations and labor unions, the BlueGreen Alliance, has launched a nationwide publicity campaign intended to demonstrate public support for clean energy and climate ...

Buncefield trial leads to record fines for pollution offences

Sep 02, 2010 - The Buncefield explosion on 11 December 2005 led to the largest fire in peacetime Europe.

Businesses need to plan for climate change

Sep 02, 2010 - Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman is encouraging UK businesses to prepare for the risks and benefit from the opportunities that climate change could bring.