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Reminder: 6/1/12 National Spring Conference on the Environment
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on May 30, 2012I encourage you to register for the National Spring Conference on the Environment, titled "Reframing the Conversation: Examining the Tension Between Environmental Regulation, Job Growth and the Economy." This event is will take place this Friday, June 1st at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in Baltimore. The event is organized by the American Bar Association's Sec... -
Environmental Legislative Update
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on April 1, 2012On March 21st, I spoke at the Chicago Bar Association's "Environmental Law & Practice" seminar, featuring excellent speakers providing updates on the main environmental statutes, including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (also known as "EPCRA") and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (also k... -
Careers in Environmental Law Seminar on February 28th
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on February 20, 2012If you or someone you know is interested in a career in environmental law, the Environmental Law Committee of the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section is organizing a "Careers in Environmental Law" seminar. It will take place on February 28th from 3 pm to 4:30 pm at the Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Court (or via webcast). A networking reception will immediately follow the ... -
Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine Selects Chicago Environmental Attorney Dave Scriven-Young as a “Rising Star” for the Second Year in a Row
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on January 16, 2012http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9091886.htm Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) January 16, 2012 Dave Scriven-Young, a Chicago environmental attorney at Peckar & Abramson, P.C., was recently selected as a "Rising Star" in environmental law by Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine. "I would like to thank Illinois Super Lawyers for naming me a 'Rising Star' for 2012," said Scriven-Young. "Partic... -
Illinois EPA Releases Air Quality Report for 2010
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on January 9, 2012The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency recently released its 4th Annual Air Quality Report, which summarizes air quality data collected in calendar year 2010. Data in the Report is presented for the six criteria pollutants (those for which air quality standards have been developed - particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead) alon... -
Illinois Environmental News Update
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young onHere's your Illinois environmental news update for this morning from across the internet: (1) State of Illinois sues the City of Markham for allegedly violating the IL Environmental Protection Act by not having a backflow contamination control in its water supply system for at least six months. http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=8494027 (2) Illinois EPA officials h... -
Illinois Environmental News Update
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on January 6, 2012Here's your Illinois environmental news update for this morning from across the internet: (1) Plaintiffs seek information from Illinois EPA in suit alleging weed killer atrazine contaminates Greenville's drinking water. They hope that the information will help defeat summary judgment motions filed by defendant Syngenta Crop Protection Services. http://www.madisonrecord.com/news/240773-till...
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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.9 months ago ·
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