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Dave Anning, Ph.D.

Rethinking Discount Rates in Natural Resource Damage Assessment: A Framework for More Accurate Valuation

A recent article by Integral economists Ted Tomasi, Will Cooper, and Dave Anning, published in the December 2024 issue of The Environmental Claims Journal, undertakes a comprehensive examination of the process of discounting in…more

Damages, Environmental Claims, Environmental Litigation, Environmental Policies, Natural Resources

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Keith P. Brodock, P.E., P.P.

Successor Liability Involving Environmental Cleanup Costs

What You Think Won’t Be an Issue Might Be – Don’t Wait to Assess Environmental Liabilities - Total commercial real estate transactions in 2022 were valued at approximately $1.14 billion. As events of environmental contamination…more

Contamination, Due Diligence, Environmental Liability, Hazardous Substances, Successor Liability

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Nicole Buecker

Rethinking Discount Rates in Natural Resource Damage Assessment: A Framework for More Accurate Valuation

A recent article by Integral economists Ted Tomasi, Will Cooper, and Dave Anning, published in the December 2024 issue of The Environmental Claims Journal, undertakes a comprehensive examination of the process of discounting in…more

Damages, Environmental Claims, Environmental Litigation, Environmental Policies, Natural Resources

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Will Cooper

Microgrids and Wildfire Resilience: A Case Study of California Fires

The risk of catastrophic wildfires is increasing. Rising global temperatures, changing precipitation and wind patterns, and alterations in vegetation are contributing to environmental conditions conducive to more frequent and…more

California, Climate Change, Electricity, Energy Projects, Energy Sector

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Jeffrey Davis, P.E., CGWP

A New Administration Brings Rewards and Concerns for the Mining Industry.

With the November election behind us and a Republican administration to come, there are many questions regarding possible changes to environmental regulations and funding of U.S. energy projects. Given the Trump Administration’s…more

Batteries, Clean Energy, Energy Projects, Energy Sector, Lithium Batteries

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Bridgette DeShields

It’s All in the Packaging: Regulators Work to Adopt Rules to Mitigate Plastic Pollution

It used to be all about glass—glass was too heavy, too expensive, and too dangerous to you or others if it fractured—so we invented plastics—strong, lightweight, less expensive. Half of all plastics ever made have been made in…more

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Plastics, Pollution Control, Product Packaging, Waste Management

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Melanie Edwards, PStat.

What Lies Beneath: Exercising Caution when Repurposing Data in Environmental Analytics

We live in a world where data can be easily accessed through public organizations, publications, subscription-based services, and artificial intelligence tools. But we need to ask ourselves, where did the data originate? Is it…more

Data Collection, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Investigations

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Avram Frankel

EPA Releases Final Drinking Water Standards for PFAS Chemicals

On April 10, 2024, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for the following six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA),…more

Contamination, Drinking Water, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hazardous Substances, PFAS

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Kristian Fried, Ph.D.

Building a Safe Energy Future: Proactive Product Stewardship for Battery Storage

Battery technology has become ubiquitous in daily life with the growing use of lithium batteries powering consumer products ranging from handheld electronic devices to electric vehicles. Besides their use in consumer products,…more

Batteries, Energy Sector, Energy Storage, Lithium Batteries, Manufacturers

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Ernest Fung, Ph.D., DABT

Can This Product Hurt Me? Assessing Health Risk in Certain Personal Care Products

Personal care products include a wide range of items such as cosmetics, skin care products, hair care products, deodorants, and more. Two of the largest segments of these products are shampoo and hair dye. In 2022, there were…more

Chemicals, Cosmetics, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Manufacturers, Personal Care Products

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Patrick Gwinn

Maine’s PFAS Regulations—Important Dates Are Coming

In July 2021 the Maine Legislature enacted HP 1113 or LD 1503, “An Act To Stop Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution,” which took effect January 1, 2023. This legislation is the first of its kind in the United…more

Contamination, Environmental Policies, Hazardous Substances, Manufacturers, PFAS

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Claire Hamaji, MPH

May 2024 RSL Updates: Key Changes and Implications for 1-Methylnaphthalene

The New Screening Levels - The May 2024 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regional screening levels (RSLs) include more stringent screening levels for 1-methylnapthalene in residential soil, industrial soil, and tap…more

Chemicals, Drinking Water, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Soil, Toxic Exposure

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Ellen Hartley, MLISc

Microplastics in our Meals: A Scientific Perspective

In light of the increasing reports highlighting the presence of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in our food and beverages, it is essential for the scientific community and media to approach these findings with a balanced…more

Beverage Manufacturers, Food Manufacturers, Food Safety, Nanomaterials, Plastics

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Miranda Henning, BCES

The U.S. Releases a Moonshot Research and Development Strategy for PFAS

The enormity and complexity of the scientific and engineering challenges posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) cannot be overstated. More than 10,000 chemicals meet the varied definitions of PFAS. Their detection…more

Hazardous Substances, PFAS, Research and Development, Toxic Chemicals

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Elizabeth Hofstetter

Building a Safe Energy Future: Proactive Product Stewardship for Battery Storage

Battery technology has become ubiquitous in daily life with the growing use of lithium batteries powering consumer products ranging from handheld electronic devices to electric vehicles. Besides their use in consumer products,…more

Batteries, Energy Sector, Energy Storage, Lithium Batteries, Manufacturers

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Michael Ierardi, CIH, CSP

Consumer Use of Cosmetic Talc Is Not Related to the Development of Asbestos-Related Disease

The potential causative relationship between exposure to cosmetic talc and asbestos-related disease is of particular interest considering recent, high-visibility cases being litigated across the United States. Talc is a…more

Asbestos, Cancer, Cosmetics, Mesothelioma

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Craig Jones, Ph.D.

Key Mining Take-away from Agreement to Protect World Oceans Ratified by UN

On Saturday, March 4th, after more than 20 years in the making, nearly 200 countries agreed to protect marine life in international waters. The “High Seas Treaty” was developed to establish and manage marine protected areas in…more

Biodiversity, Conservation, Environmental Assessments, International Treaties, International Waters

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Luc Lallement

Microgrids and Wildfire Resilience: A Case Study of California Fires

The risk of catastrophic wildfires is increasing. Rising global temperatures, changing precipitation and wind patterns, and alterations in vegetation are contributing to environmental conditions conducive to more frequent and…more

California, Climate Change, Electricity, Energy Projects, Energy Sector

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Heather Lynch, MPH, DABT

Dermal Wipe Sampling for Semivolatile and Nonvolatile Flame Retardants

The U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) plays a critical role in regulating chemicals to safeguard human health and the environment. Its 2016 amendment expanded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA's) authority…more

Chemicals, Data Collection, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hazardous Substances, Manufacturers

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Andrew Maier, Ph.D., CIH, DABT, Fellow AIHA

Dermal Wipe Sampling for Semivolatile and Nonvolatile Flame Retardants

The U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) plays a critical role in regulating chemicals to safeguard human health and the environment. Its 2016 amendment expanded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA's) authority…more

Chemicals, Data Collection, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hazardous Substances, Manufacturers

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Daniel Orange, Ph.D.

Submarine Cables Face Geohazard Risks with Significant Societal Impacts

On March 14, 2024, damage to four subsea cables resulted in widespread internet outage in 13 countries in West and Central Africa with prolonged (multiday) nationwide outages in six countries impacting millions of Africans. The…more

Africa, Infrastructure, Internet, Telecommunications

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Chris Pfeifer

U.S. Department of the Interior Proposes Revisions to NRDA Regulation Type A Rule

On Friday, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced proposed changes to certain methods used to assess natural resource damages for hazardous substance releases under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,…more

CERCLA, Damages, Department of the Interior, Hazardous Substances, Natural Resources

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Damian Preziosi

Regulatory Changes for Offshore Wind Projects Hope to Streamline Project Timelines and Meet Government Renewable Energy Goals

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with the Department of the Interior, developed the National Offshore Wind Strategy (2012) to help accelerate the commercialization of cost‑effective offshore wind production in…more

BOEM, Energy Projects, Energy Sector, Offshore Wind, Renewable Energy

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Kara Scheu, Ph.D.

Submarine Cables Face Geohazard Risks with Significant Societal Impacts

On March 14, 2024, damage to four subsea cables resulted in widespread internet outage in 13 countries in West and Central Africa with prolonged (multiday) nationwide outages in six countries impacting millions of Africans. The…more

Africa, Infrastructure, Internet, Telecommunications

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Heather Summers

May 2024 RSL Updates: Key Changes and Implications for 1-Methylnaphthalene

The New Screening Levels - The May 2024 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regional screening levels (RSLs) include more stringent screening levels for 1-methylnapthalene in residential soil, industrial soil, and tap…more

Chemicals, Drinking Water, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Soil, Toxic Exposure

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Michael Sweetenham, P.G.

A New Administration Brings Rewards and Concerns for the Mining Industry.

With the November election behind us and a Republican administration to come, there are many questions regarding possible changes to environmental regulations and funding of U.S. energy projects. Given the Trump Administration’s…more

Batteries, Clean Energy, Energy Projects, Energy Sector, Lithium Batteries

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Lisa Tolbert, E.I.T.

Microplastics in our Meals: A Scientific Perspective

In light of the increasing reports highlighting the presence of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in our food and beverages, it is essential for the scientific community and media to approach these findings with a balanced…more

Beverage Manufacturers, Food Manufacturers, Food Safety, Nanomaterials, Plastics

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Theodore Tomasi, Ph.D.

Rethinking Discount Rates in Natural Resource Damage Assessment: A Framework for More Accurate Valuation

A recent article by Integral economists Ted Tomasi, Will Cooper, and Dave Anning, published in the December 2024 issue of The Environmental Claims Journal, undertakes a comprehensive examination of the process of discounting in…more

Damages, Environmental Claims, Environmental Litigation, Environmental Policies, Natural Resources

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Logan Uselman

State-by-State PFAS Regulatory Criteria Map: Drinking Water, Groundwater, and Surface Water

State drinking water, surface water, and groundwater regulations are now all in one place—through an easy-to-use, interactive map. Regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) vary by state and continue to evolve…more

Contamination, Drinking Water, Environmental Policies, Groundwater, PFAS

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Stella Wang

Are Cumulative Assessments Meeting the Needs of EJ?

The public’s attention to environmental justice has refocused the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on cumulative assessment of risk and impacts. Concordantly, EPA recently finalized its Fiscal Year 2022–2026 Strategic…more

CERCLA, Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Justice, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), RCRA

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Maryann Welsch

Opportunities for Meaningful Environmental Justice Actions by the Regulated Sector

Though environmental justice (EJ) has been a focus of federal and state activity in the environmental sector for several decades, a surge of regulatory and funding activity began in 2020 and spans executive orders, updated…more

Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Environmental Policies, Regulatory Agenda

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Susan Welt, MPH, P.E.

Understanding PFAS Volatility and Potential Impact on Indoor Air Quality

Recent peer reviewed studies have explored the potential for some per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to volatilize from groundwater and soil and enter indoor air via the vapor intrusion (VI) pathway. This research is in…more

Groundwater, Hazardous Substances, PFAS, Toxic Chemicals, Vapor Intrusion

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Morgan Willming, Ph.D., DABT

Building a Safe Energy Future: Proactive Product Stewardship for Battery Storage

Battery technology has become ubiquitous in daily life with the growing use of lithium batteries powering consumer products ranging from handheld electronic devices to electric vehicles. Besides their use in consumer products,…more

Batteries, Energy Sector, Energy Storage, Lithium Batteries, Manufacturers

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Jennifer Wollenberg, Ph.D.

Supplemental Environmental Projects: Better than Money and Better Still When Incorporating Justice

Supplemental environmental projects (SEPs) provide one means of addressing environmental violations in alignment with the Biden Administration’s comprehensive environmental justice (EJ) strategy. SEPs were explicitly endorsed by…more

Environmental Justice, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Violations, Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) Policy

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