community residents, work of the newly formed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the health outcomes of the exposed population make it a model example of how epidemiology can help us understand the health implications of such tragedies. Background: What happened at the Love Canal? The Love Canal is located in the La Salle area of Niagara Falls in New York State.(University…
knows, California is currently experiencing a severe drought; but, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, so is “over 36 percent of the continental U.S.” not to mention that “a fifth of the world’s [population], [that is,] more than 1.2 billion [people], live in areas of physical water scarcity.” Living in the United States, it can be easy to disregard a drought and the importance of water conservation because we always manage to obtain the water necessary to supply the population.…
CLAIMS FOR RELIEF The United States and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) pursue injunctive relief and the assessment of civil penalties for infringements of environmental regulations at CFI’s Plant City phosphate facility in Hillsborough County, Florida. First Claim for Relief: Failure to make hazardous waste determination In accordance with Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulation (C.F.R.) Part 262.11 and Chapter 62-730 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), a…
Tim Horton established that the plaintiffs have suffered or are threatened with direct and concrete injury to their health, to the environment and to the property’s value. As in this case, American citizens need to speak out on the devastating environmental and health impacts that come from the lack of regulations allowed to big oil and gas companies. And, keep in mind how these impacts will affect not only the present but future generations to…
Yet, researchers have proved that green buildings are superior to the common constructions with high cost-effectiveness and low environmental impact. Therefore, green building is appropriate for this case study. Green buildings are the buildings and constructions that are built or renovated using durable, environmentally friendly, non-toxic, energy efficient and recyclable construction…
efficient and ecological principles make changes to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the structure. Topics discussed in the articles include, but are not limited to, changes in the business model for green construction, environmental impacts vs. social consideration, obstacles for sustainable construction, and green material successfulness. Based on research findings, sustainable construction has many positive outcomes;…
Understanding important concepts and definition Northeast Emergency Food program (NEFP): The Northeast Emergency Food Program (NEFP) is a vital part of the community ministry network of the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO). They meet the urgent food need of the north and northeast Portland neighbors, primarily people living in east Portland. However, they don’t have any geographic boundaries, meaning that they are helping people from all over the world. Each month, they provide services…
documentary that looks at the issues of environmental racism in 1996 and the attempts by then Governor Foster and the state of Louisiana to violate the constitutional rights of citizens of Convent, Louisiana. Specifically, among other constitutional rights, I will be looking at the violations of First Amendment, specifically the right to free speech and the right to peacefully assemble. Background: In 1998, Robert Kuehn and Oliver Houck, professors of environmental law at Tulane University…
Humans and animals use earth’s natural resources daily to survive. One big problem effecting natural resources and the environment is acid rain. Acid Rain is precipitation with high levels of acidic components. Precipitation can be in the form of rain, snow, sleet, fog, or dust. There are many different causes and effects of acid rain. Humans are trying to find a solution, and the Federal Government has enacted many laws to help prevent acid rain. Rain is naturally acidic, but pollution is…
also allow for greater incentives. These incentives would include relief from liability for future cleanup; variable (versus uniform) cleanup standards that link the level of required cleanup to the future use of the site; flexible enforcement of environmental regulations; expedited permitting; and financial support for remediation through mechanisms such as grants, loans, subsidies, and tax incentives (U.S. EPA 2005). By 2004, roughly 20,000 contaminated sites had participated in, or were…