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Save the Date for 1/24/12 Webinar: Environmental Hot Topics for 2012
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on December 29, 2011On January 24, 2012 at noon (central), Chicago environmental attorney Dave Scriven-Young will present a webinar entitled "Environmental Hot Topics for 2012". This free program will look at the year ahead and analyze upcoming environmental legal issues, including cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, climate change regulations, water issues, and concerns over the Keystone XL Pipeline. ... -
Illinois Environmental News Update
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young onHere's your Illinois environmental news update for this morning from across the internet: (1) Approximately 1,500 gallons of diesel fuel leaked from an Federal Aviation Administration facility into a city storm sewer, which discharges into the nearby Fox River. The City of Aurora said the spill presents no danger to the public water supply. http://www.suntimes.com/9692969-417/diesel-fuel-leaks-... -
Reminder of Free Seminar: How Businesses Can Take Advantage of U.S. EPA’s Audit Policy
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on December 21, 2011As a reminder, tomorrow (December 22, 2011) is my free seminar on "How Businesses Can Take Advantage of U.S. EPA’s Audit Policy." The seminar will take place at the Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, Illinois, from 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm. The Audit Policy provides incentives for businesses to self-report potential violations and to voluntarily come into compliance with ... -
Illinois Environmental News Update
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young onHere's your Illinois environmental news update for this morning from across the internet: (1) Iroquois County swine facility settles allegations by the Illinois Attorney General's Office that the facility illegally discharged livestock waste in Spring Creek, killing more than 110,000 fish across more than 19 miles of the creek and a tributary. The consent order calls for $17,500 in civ... -
Illinois Environmental News Update
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on December 20, 2011Here's your Illinois environmental news update for this morning from across the internet: (1) Illinois EPA awards the Village of Schaumburg a $43,278 Municipal Brownfields Redevelopment Grant to conduct environmental assessment activities at a former Murzyn-Anderson facility. The grant will aid the Village in assessing the extent and impact of contamination left behind after years of ... -
Illinois Environmental News Update
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on December 8, 2011Here's your Illinois environmental news update for this morning from across the internet: (1) Longtime 49th Chicago Ward Alderman Joe Moore could be leaving the City Council to run the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-joe-moore-epa-1208-20111208,0,1026543.story (more…)... -
Illinois Environmental News Update
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on December 7, 2011Here's your Illinois environmental news update for this morning from across the internet: (1) The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency held two public hearings regarding a water discharge permit for the proposed North Canton Mine near the city of Canton in Fulton County. http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2011/12/05/hearings-controversial-canton-coal-mine-held-today-input-dea...
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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...6 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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