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The Paradox of Politics

May 1, 2007By Cindy Chen, Mike Hicks

Party division unearths more environmental law development, analysis shows

Just as "it takes two to tango," it has taken two political parties working in tandem over the last few decades in the United States to produce the vast majority of major federal environmental laws.

A 360-degree View

January 1, 2007By Angela Neville

Our panel of experts provides a well-rounded analysis of where the environmental field stands today

Our first annual roundtable is a no-holds-barred forum exploring issues affecting the environmental industry. From trends in regulations to developments in the job market, our panelists offer their insights. This roundtable is a must-read for every environmental professional who wants to be on top of new directions in our industry.

Red State, Blue State, Internet State

January 1, 2007By Lawrence Goldenhersh

Were he alive today, Thomas Jefferson would have sage advice for all us in the wake of the midterm elections.

Sustainable Development

January 1, 2007By Richard MacLean

The emerging backlash surrounding the concept of "sustainable development"

Sustainable development and green marketing have become the darlings of the corporate world. But far off the radar scope of most environmental professionals, there is an emerging debate that these efforts might be nothing more than a sophisticated form of greenwash. Is this a bogus issue and nothing more than the rantings of extremists? What are the dynamics in play and what should you do?

Time for Some Fresh Air

January 1, 2007By Bill S. Forcade

The top air quality management issues in 2007

Change is in the air. Congress changed in November from Republican to Democratic leadership. A pending U.S. Supreme Court case and new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules probably will change the New Source Review requirements. These and other changes may affect how you operate your facility in 2007.

At the Tipping Point

November 1, 2006By Richard MacLean

A new wave of environmentalism is upon us

In the first eight months of this year, there were 10 national magazines with environmental cover stories. I lost track of the front-page and feature articles in other major print media sources.

Reaching Higher

September 1, 2006By Angela Neville

Our five Facilities of the Year are promoting profitable business practices while also striving to make long-term positive impacts on the environment

We are proud to showcase the five exceptional winners of our eleventh annual Facilities of the Year Competition, which represent a variety of backgrounds and geographical areas.

2006 Salary Survey: The Numbers Game

July 1, 2006By Angela Neville, Jason Goodman

Learn what your peers are earning and how they view the changing environmental job market

No doubt these days many of you environmental professionals feel that the odds of boosting your salaries are about as uncertain as playing the lottery. Just like the numbers game in gambling, betting your future on a particular career path can be risky when it's so hard to predict how events in the days ahead will impact your profession.

Perspective, Population, and Pollution

June 1, 2006By Anthony J. Sadar

Rethinking the impact of global population on environmental degradation

People are closed-minded. When it comes to ideas that oppose their own, most people will defend their position rather than give some serious consideration to an alternative viewpoint.

Speeding Up Meth Lab Remediation

May 1, 2006By Lynn D. Dewees

As the pace of methamphetamine production accelerates, environmental professionals are overcoming difficult cleanup challenges

U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez has called it "a unique and deadly threat to our nation -- which destroys lives far beyond those of just the addicts and the users."

Environmental Justice: Beginnings Through Today (Part 2)

April 1, 2006By H. Troy Stuckey, Jacqueline Fortin

A continuing look at the disproportionate impact of industrial pollution on racial minority and low-income populations and EPA's attempt to deal with the problem

The environmental justice movement found its roots in the 1980s when studies were published describing environmental and public health injustices in minority communities. Impacted areas across the southern United States continued to surface throughout the decade.

A Watershed Year Ahead?

January 1, 2006By Jason V. Turner, Sarah Klahn

The top water-quality issues in 2006

While the sitting U.S. Congress might be characterized as attempting to expand federal spending abroad and restrict spending at home without regard to the impacts on domestic programs, including water quality-related programs, Hurricane Katrina and a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report on infrastructure maintenance may have been "watershed events" that will result in some re-examination of federal spending priorities in the public sector.

Looking at Our Industry's Future

January 1, 2006By Angela Neville, Jason Goodman

Environmental executives predict trends for the new year

We've asked leaders from different segments of the environmental field to gaze into their crystal balls and forecast significant developments they see occurring in 2006 and beyond.

Still Hazy After All These Years

January 1, 2006By Bill S. Forcade

The top air quality management issues in 2006

2006 promises to be a contentious and litigious time in the air pollution control area. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced some significant new hazardous and traditional pollutant regulatory programs that will be legally challenged as either too stringent or too lax, depending upon the litigant.

The Path Ahead

January 1, 2006By Stephen I. Addlestone, JD

The top waste management issues of 2006

2005 saw developments related to waste management in both the judicial, administrative, and regulatory contexts. These developments are likely to continue to influence policy and actions well into 2006. The following article summarizes some of these major developments, with an eye toward future effects.