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Could the Next Wave of Toxic Tort Lawsuits Result from Lead in Tap Water?
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on September 26, 2013The Chicago Tribune recently told the tale of unintended consequences--consequences that could result in serious health problems for some residents of the City of Chicago and potential toxic tort exposure. According to the article, "[t]he problem starts with lead service lines that Chicago installed across the city until the mid-1980s to connect water mains with homes. Researchers at the U.S. E... -
Please Join Us For Next CBA Environmental Law Committee Meeting on October 1st
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on September 24, 2013As vice chair of the Chicago Bar Association's Environmental Law Committee, I would like to invite you to join us for our next meeting, which will be held on October 1, 2013 from 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm at the Chicago Bar Association. The speaker will be Selena Kyle, and the topic will be "Going to Court for the Environment and Public Health: The View from NRDC's Midwest Office". Stay tuned to th... -
You’re Invited to the Chicago Bar Association’s Environmental Law Networking Reception
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on August 28, 2013Please Join the CBA Environmental Law and the Young Lawyers Section Environmental Law Committees for a Networking Reception Tuesday, September 3, 2013 4:00-6:00 pm The Chicago Bar Association, 321 South Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL Co-Sponsored by: The Chicago Bar Association Environmental Law Committee The Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Environmental Law Committee ... -
Illinois Environmental News Update: 7/28/13
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on July 28, 2013* The new edition of the ABA SEER Native American Resources Committee Newsletter contains articles on: (1) renewable energy on tribal lands (key agreements and terms for successful project development), (2) governance and jurisdictional considerations for renewable energy development in Indian Country, (3) a California district court's decision upholding approval of the Ocotillo wind farm, (4) fre... -
EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to Give First Public Speech Since Being Confirmed
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on July 26, 2013On Tuesday, U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will deliver her first public remarks since being confirmed by the Senate. The event will start at 10 am central time and will be webcast. From EPA's press release: "WASHINGTON--“ On Tuesday, newly-confirmed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy will be in Cambridge, MA to deliver remarks at Harvard Law School. This w... -
Illinois Environmental News Update: 7/26/13
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on* According to U.S. EPA's quarterly report of organizations that supply their electricity needs with renewable energy, the State of Illinois has significantly raised its projected annual green power usage. [Renewable Energy World.com] Click "Read More" to see more stories... (more…)... -
Morning Illinois Environmental Law News Update: 7/25/13
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on July 25, 2013* An updated, $50 million blueprint for keeping bighead and silver carp from reaching the Great Lakes calls for a new section to be added to the electric fish barrier in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, construction of a mobile electric device that can be dragged behind a boat to herd fish away from places where they do not belong, and rebuilding a ditch berm to support a chain-link fence ...
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I was glad to present at the Construction SuperConference my perspectives on how climate change is impacting the construction industry.
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New funding opportunity: Illinois Governor Pritzker announced an additional $25.5 million in funding for the Equitable Energy Future Grants Program to bolster the funding opportunities across the state for communities who historically have lacked access to capital for Illinois’ goal of a carbon-free future. More information: dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/3054-2638.html?fbclid=IwAR3WmGYZl_wZKWg1E2ZKIJI302...
Equitable Energy Future Grant Program (Notice of Funding Opportunity 3054-2638)
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Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp Agency Contact Announcement Type Initial Type of Assistance Instrument Grant Funding Opportunity Number Funding Opportunity Title CSFA Number CSFA Popular Name Anticipated Number of Awards Estimated Total Program Funding Award Range Source of Funding Cost S...5 months ago ·
IL communities meet to discuss what needs to be done to counter the effects of environmental racism after EPA deputy assistant administrator for environmental justice announces "once-in-a-lifetime money" going toward countering those effects.
EPA says community involvement vital to address environmental racism in East St. Louis area
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Matthew Tejada, deputy assistant administrator for environmental justice at the EPA, said while the federal agency has funding through grants to address a legacy of environmental racism, it needs direction from affected communities on where to use the money.8 months ago ·
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