Managing fill- an update
A knowledgeable reader brings us up to date about “Managing Fill: when is surplus soil a “waste”, and where can it go?” Hello Dianne, You have done an excellent job of briefly capturing the excess soil handling issues in Ontario including the high costs, the continuing regulatory confusion regarding surplus soils as a waste and...
Continue reading the post titled Managing fill- an updateBarry Spiegel
All of us extend our condolences to the family of Barry Spiegel, a wonderful man and excellent environmental lawyer who died last week. Throughout his long battle with cancer, he remained brave, kind, and thoughtful. We are glad to have known him.
Continue reading the post titled Barry SpiegelEnforcement of PCB Regulations ramping up
Environment Canada is ramping up its enforcement of the federal PCB regulations. Surprisingly, they are finding illegal PCBs in municipal facilities. This could have serious consequences for municipalities, and for the individuals in charge.
Continue reading the post titled Enforcement of PCB Regulations ramping upA Year of Growth and Opportunity
As the new year enters with the promise of new beginnings, we wish to extend many thanks to our clients and readers for making 2015 and excellent year. What a fabulous and exciting year for us. We were presented with many opportunities in 2015 including the transition of Saxe Law Office to Siskinds LLP with the...
Continue reading the post titled A Year of Growth and Opportunity2007- Year in Review
Climate change, class actions, contaminated sites and water again dominated 2007 for environmental practitioners. The biggest international news was the increasing urgency of climate change. The release of the fourth report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change swept away any remaining doubt about the seriousness of the problem, or of the need for immediate...
Continue reading the post titled 2007- Year in ReviewBill 150, Green Energy and Green Economy Act
The Green Energy Act will allow the province to require vendors of real estate to provide energy efficiency information, possibly an energy audit.
Continue reading the post titled Bill 150, Green Energy and Green Economy ActConsequences of Fukushima continue to grow
Excellent updates on the impact of the nuclear disaster are posted at http://fukushima.greenaction-japan.org/.
Continue reading the post titled Consequences of Fukushima continue to growFewer oil tanker spills in 2011
In 2011, oil tankers spilt less oil than ever before since records began, according to the excellent International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation. There were only four medium sized spills and one large one, for a total of about 1,000 tonnes. Better ships (with double hulls), better equipment (such as GPS), better communications and better training have...
Continue reading the post titled Fewer oil tanker spills in 2011More on the First Environmental Penalty
By digging behind the MOE press release we have discovered: The first environmental penalty was $9,000 for suspended solids escaping in storm water to a creek, contrary to the Ontario Water Resources Act. CGC Inc. had a long -standing problem with suspended solids from its gypsum storage pile, and had promised (in 2006) to keep...
Continue reading the post titled More on the First Environmental PenaltyEnvironmental causes of action
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Smith v Inco is requiring Canadian environmental lawyers to carefully rethink environmental causes of action–who can sue who for what? How can Smith v. Inco be reconciled with St. Lawrence Cement v. Barrette? (Different type of nuisance). Why can non-toxic airborne dust be the subject of a successful...
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