E Pluribus Unum for Sustainability Sustainability is the concept that will see us through the 21st Century – assuming we listen to our best impulses and act upon them. Isn’t

From Fort Apache to 'The Green Way' I recently attended a reception and tour at the newly constructed Via Verde residential development on Brook Avenue in the South Bronx, N.Y. As

In Canada, Lowering Barriers to Brownfield Redevelopment Typically, the Canadian approach to the development of sound regulations in the environmental area requires significant consultation and input by stakeholder organizations in both

California Brownfields....and the Challenges Ahead In late 2011 the California Supreme Court issued its opinion in California Redevelopment Association, et al. v. Matosantos, marking the end of California’s 400-plus

EV Adoption: A Geographic Consideration All things are not created equal, including the adoption of electric vehicle use when examined from a geographic lens. Some areas of the U.S.

From Gold Mine to Brownfield...and Back Again! Working on a brownfield site with hazardous materials doesn’t intimidate remediation specialists with a grasp of the task, knowing there is a distinct process

In Northern Illinois, They Couldn't Get with the (Brownfield) Program Everyone is familiar with the concept “use it or lose it.” This mandate is a seamless one, transcending just about everything—including local brownfield funding

For Renewable Fuel Adoption, Drilling Down to Put 'Fracking' into Perspective We're connecting the dots of hydraulic fracturing—or “fracking”--to the renewable resources adoption effort and the job creation component that comes with it. We understand

Illinois Ramping Up its Green Transportation Engines Nissan's foray into commercial electric vehicles is seen in the rollout a couple years ago of the Leaf car. Auto dealerships as well as public

Brownfields Coalition Joins Forces with Smart Growth America The National Brownfields Coalition was formed as a group of national, state and local organizations that supports federal policies, with an objective to accelerate

For Chinese Solar Product Makers, There's A New 'Tariff' in Town Some observers state that the U.S. March hike in tariffs on solar panels imported from China might carry the potential to rankle their Asian

The New Brownfields Model: Small, Quick, Efficient As the nation emerges from recession, the nature of brownfield redevelopment projects is changing. As a participant in brownfields for 20 years, my view

In EV's Will Consumers Turn Over a New 'Leaf'? Just what is holding back—suppressing—the adoption of electric vehicles by consumers? It's a question that auto manufacturers would be eager to ascertain sooner rather than

With Revamped UST Cleanup Policy, California is 'Clearing the Decks' for Reuse A new policy is taking shape in California regarding petroleum cleanup policy, it's a “Low Threat Policy” decree that will most likely result in

Washington State Continues to Push Redevelopment Envelope This is no news flash: Difference-making redevelopmental inroads are the order of the day in Washington state, where brownfield stakeholders have long been privy to

It's That 'G' Word Again—Gentrification In Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood on the near South Side, people are watching carefully to see what the latest phase of an ongoing major commercial redevelopment

California 'Steaming'! A lot of focus will descend upon the state of California in 2012 to determine how local redevelopment initiatives fare—some promising ones might be

Don't Overlook the Indemnity Provision Contractors and all others who face daily environmental risks are facing unprecedented challenges in their efforts to remain competitive. Here's what to do about it....

Who Will Be The Solar Survivors? Solar industry faces some challenges heading into 2012, with too many "cooks in the kitchen" and profit performances taking a body blow.

What is Social Media Accomplishing For You? Social media outlets such as Facebook began as a mechanism for young people to put themselves “out there,” have a little fun, accumulate as many

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Kathy Zvarick Pennsylvania Manager of Toxicology and Risk Assessment, Environmental Standards

Roger Hathaway Hartford, CT P.E., Vice President and Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) practice leader, GEI Consultants Inc.

Chris Nelson San Francisco, Calif. National Partner, Brownfields, SCS Engineers

Michigan Vision--Regulatory Reinvention by Staff Report In Michigan, some are predicting a better business climate for redevelopment and regulatory closure of contaminated properties thanks to a bill Michigan Governor Rick Snyder was scheduled to sign last week. The new regulations should have a positive impact on commercial real estate development and brownfields redevelopment resulting in the creation of jobs.

NYC: Coal Tar Contamination Meets its Match by VeruTEK A property located on a bank of the East River and in a densely developed residential and commercial area, had its work cut out for it from an environmental remediation standpoint. The mission was to clean up the land and ultimately make one puzzle piece to a larger urban revitalization project that would be redeveloped as a public library and park ranger station.

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Oklahoma Brownfields Conference Today - May 23, 2012 Skirvin Hilton Hotel

Ohio Brownfield Conference 2012 May 23, 2012 - May 24, 2012 Columbus

4th Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop Jun 07, 2012 - Jun 07, 2012 John Jay College - 899 Tenth Avenue

Kenneth H. Kastman Chicago URS Corp.

Susan Boyle Mt. Laurel Senior Environmental Practice Leader, GEI Consultants

Therese Carpenter Phoenix Environmental Scientist