Reg. 419/05: is it better to be "conservative" or accurate?
As Reg. 419/05 is being rolled out, the MOE insists on being much more "conservative", not "accurate", in evaluating emissions. The result: many facilities are suddenly deemed to be breaking the law.
Continue reading the post titled Reg. 419/05: is it better to be "conservative" or accurate?Class Action Update
Another attempt to seek environmental health damages in a class action has failed. The federal government, Dow and Pharmacia are facing class actions across the country relating to herbicides used at its military base in Gagetown, New Brunswick.
Continue reading the post titled Class Action UpdateBiomass and the Green Energy Act
Renewable energy approvals will be much more demanding for the MOE (and the Environmental Review Tribunal) than anything they do now.
Continue reading the post titled Biomass and the Green Energy ActRenewable energy approvals proposal- changes needed
The proposed mandatory setbacks for wind turbines will block a high percentage of planned wind projects, and especially those close to load. This will increase the need for long-distance transmission lines, which have significant environmental footprints.
Continue reading the post titled Renewable energy approvals proposal- changes neededMajor Victory for Lafarge Neighbours and ECO
The Ontario Divisional Court has given a resounding victory to the Environmental Review Tribunal and to neighbours who oppose tire burning at the Lafarge cement plant in Bath. Last spring, the ERT granted neighbours leave to appeal two certificates of approval, issued by the Ministry of the Environment to allow Lafarge to burn tires at...
Continue reading the post titled Major Victory for Lafarge Neighbours and ECOFines for Individuals
Three recent cases neatly illustrate the experience of many individuals charged with environmental offences.
Continue reading the post titled Fines for IndividualsLead Pipes and Drinking Water, #2
The Ministry of the Environment has responded to the furore over lead in drinking water with new regulations, and a proposal for more. Most of the resulting financial burden will, as usual, fall on the municipalities. • O.Reg. 243/07 (Schools, Private Schools and Day Nurseries – EBR posting 010-0734), is already in effect. it –...
Continue reading the post titled Lead Pipes and Drinking Water, #2Nuisance, GHG and climate change
Today, the US Supreme Court reversed the groundbreaking decision, Connecticut v. American Power, which had allowed states, New York City and private land trusts to sue major greenhouse gas producers in nuisance, whether or not their emissions breached federal statute law.
Continue reading the post titled Nuisance, GHG and climate changeHome Insurance and the Pollution Exclusion
A BC court has upheld the pollution exclusion in a home insurance policy. The issue was the scope of the “pollution exclusion” clause in a policy of home insurance issued by the defendant, BCAA Insurance Corporation, to the plaintiff, Brian Corbould. Corbould sought a declaration of coverage for property damage that occurred when an above-ground...
Continue reading the post titled Home Insurance and the Pollution ExclusionClass Action for Harming Bees with Neonicotinoids
This is the first Canadian class action lawsuit filed for harm caused by Neonicotinoid pesticides, potentially responsible for the worldwide collapse of bee and other pollinator populations.
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