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On February 6, 2009, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in US v. Cundiff, et al. wherein the Court made...


Tags: Wetlands, Environment

By Vorys On February 5, 2009

U.S. Top Wind Producer 2008

This is interesting: In 2008, the U.S. became the world leader for total wind production, overtaking Germany (the leader for...


Tags: Alternative Energy, Energy, Environment

From the NYT - geography may impact climate legislation: "'There’s a bias in our Congress and government against manufacturing,...


Tags: Energy, Environment

By Vorys On January 26, 2009

PA Water Well Contamination

The PA Department of Environmental Protection has concluded that several wells near gas-drilling operations in Susquehanna County...


Tags: Energy, Environment

Yesterday, the ECHA released its draft recommended list of substances to be subject to authorization (also known as Annex XIV...


Tags: Environment

By Vorys On January 17, 2009

U.S. EPA Amends AAI Rule

On December 28, 2008, U.S. EPA published direct final amendments to the All Appropriate Inquiry Rule, recognizing ASTM...


Tags: Diligence, Due Diligence, Due, Environment

On January 7, 2009, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit vacated a final U.S. EPA rule (published on November 27,...


Tags: Environment

Interesting. Efforts to address California's significant budget shortfall are being opposed because they involve - at least for...


Tags: Energy, Environment

By Vorys On January 13, 2009

PA Wastewater Disposal Discussions

Increased wastewater volumes from Marcellus Shale drilling activities have led to an interesting partnership. According to this...


Tags: Marcellus, Energy, Environment

By Vorys On January 7, 2009

Canadian Oil Sands

Unwanted by some.  This article from the NYT observes that many activists single out production from oil sands when it comes to...


Tags: Security, Energy, Environment

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