Join Liberty Environmental’s experts in discussing topics of current interest in the environmental field, as they affect business and industry. This podcast is an informative and engaging discussion about environmental challenges by specialists in environmental due diligence, site remediation, air quality, regulatory compliance, natural resources, and other areas.
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Emerging Contaminants Series: PFAS Compounds
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Environmental Experts Radio has reached our 50th episode! In this milestone episode, which is also the third installment in our miniseries on PFAS compounds as emerging contaminants, host Dave Coyne welcomes Cathy Swanson, chemical engineer and Development Manager with Purolite in southern California. Dave and Cathy discuss the challenges of isolat…
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Emerging Contaminants Series: PFAS Compounds
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In this episode, we continue our discussion of PFAS compounds as an emerging contaminant and focus on answering questions related to the fate and transport of this class of chemicals. We'll explore how the unique molecular properties of PFAS compounds can govern their behavior once released into the environment - including how they interact with ou…
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Emerging Contaminant Special Series: PFAS Compounds
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If you haven't yet heard of PFAS compounds, you probably should. This class of man-made compounds was created decades ago to serve an important role in materials science, but through their widespread use in industry and everyday consumer products, PFAS have been found in air, soil and water across the planet are estimated to be in the blood of 99% …
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EER's Special Topic Series Introduction: Emerging Contaminants
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Episode 47 is an introduction to Environmental Experts Radio's special-topic series on Emerging Contaminants. In this multi-part special series, we'll focus on three classes of contaminants that have been increasingly drawing attention over the past several years: PFAS compounds, pharmaceutical residues, and microplastics. We'll look at how they or…
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Perspectives and Insights of an Environmental Regulator, Part 2
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In the second part of our two-episode discussion with retired Pennsylvania DEP Geologist Manager Walter Payne, we explore Walter's personal perspectives on what it takes to be an effective environmental regulator, and what challenges lie ahead for public policymakers that aim to protect the environment while encouraging economic growth and innovati…
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Perspectives and Insights of an Environmental Regulator: A Discussion With Walter Payne
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In this first of an engaging two-part episode, we welcome Walter Payne, retired Geologist Manager with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Walter shares his reflections, both professional and personal, on his years of work rebuilding communities through environmental cleanup programs.…
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For the latest episode of Environmental Experts Radio, we're honored to be joined by Dr. Jennifer Wilcox, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management at the US Department of Energy. Dr. Wilcox 'wrote the book' on Carbon Capture technologies and shares her insights on how the DOE plans to develop and promote industrial-source c…
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Building Resilient Transportation Structures: Part 2 of A Discussion With Brian Teles, PE
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In the second half of our two-part discussion with Brian Teles, PE of Gannett Fleming, we explore how massive engineering projects like bridges are approached and executed, and we also discuss the idea of resiliency - specifically, how we are building now for the technical and environmental challenges facing our communities over the next 100 years.…
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Episode 42: Building Resilient Transportation Structures, Part 1
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In this first of a two-part episode, we welcome Brian Teles, PE of Gannett Fleming to discuss the importance of resilient transportation structures. Brian describes his early days as an engineer with Bethlehem Steel, and how these experiences forged his commitment to the sustainable, technologically-adaptable infrastructure which he's helping to cr…
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Episode 41: Understanding The Air We Breathe
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In Episode 41 of Environmental Experts Radio, we take a breath and consider our air. No, it's not a mediation session - it's a conversation with one of the nation's top air quality experts, Bill Jones of Blue Sky Modeling. Bill shares his background, his approach to the very technical practice of air modeling, and his insights on what lies over the…
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Episode 40: The Promise of Toxics Reduction Through Mycoremediation
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We've reached the 40th episode of Environmental Experts Radio! For this landmark episode, Host Dave Coyne is joined by Joanne Rodriguez, one of Forbes Magazine's 'Next 1000' technology innovators for 2021. Joanne is the Founder of Mycocycle, a Chicago-based firm that is pioneering a promising toxic contaminant reduction technology that harnesses th…
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Episode 39: Making Renewable Energies Work for Businesses
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In Episode 39 of Environmental Experts Radio, Host Dave Coyne is joined by Jim Kurtz of RER Energy Group. Jim shares how he built his international solar design and development company, and provides his perspectives on the future of solar and other renewable energy sources as more US businesses commit to sustainability goals.…
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Episode 38: Sustainable Infrastructure Development with Len Bradley, P.E., Part 2
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In the second of our two-part series on sustainable infrastructure, we continue our discussion about the future of environmental-minded civil design and development with PSPE 2021 Engineer Of The Year Len Bradley, P.E. of RGS Associates.By David S. Coyne, QEP
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Episode 37: Sustainainable Infrastructure Development with Len Bradley. P.E., Part 1
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Do we really understand what the term 'infrastructure' really means, and how we must plan and build for a more sustainable future? In Part 1 of a two-part episode, we explore this topic with 2021 PSPE Engineer Of The Year Len Bradley, P.E. of RGS Associates.By David S. Coyne
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Linking Our Communities To The Environment: A Discussion with Dr. Silas Chamberlin
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In Episode 36 of Environmental Experts Radio, Host Dave Coyne welcomes Dr. Silas Chamberlin of the York County Economic Alliance to share his background, his expertise, and his outlook on community building - and specifically, the importance of tying communities with their natural resources toward a stronger and more sustainable future.…
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Managing Environmental Risk with Insurance, Part 2
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In the second of a two-part episode series, EER Host Dave Coyne continues his discussion with Jared Dubrowsky, Vice President of the Environmental Practice at NFP. Jared and Dave examine the various ways that an insurance product can supplement a set of environmental investigation or cleanup data to help complete the risk mitigation needs of a deve…
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Managing Environmental Risk with Insurance, Part 1
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In the first of a two-part episode series, EER Host Dave Coyne sits down virtually with Jared Dubrowsky, Vice President of the Environmental Practice at NFP. Jared and Dave discuss the idea of risk as it pertains to environmental conditions, and the growing role of insurance products to help reduce the those risks. Jared also describes his prior wo…
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The second half of an interview with Scot Case of the National Retail Federation, one of the nation's foremost experts on green retailing. Scot and Dave discuss the innovative ways that manufacturers and retailers strive to connect their products and their marketing campaigns with the sought-after values of environmental sustainability and social r…
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In this special two-part series, Host Dave Coyne welcomes Scot Case of the National Retail Federation, one of the nation’s foremost experts on green retailing. Scot and Dave discuss the innovative ways that manufacturers and retailers strive to connect their products, and their marketing campaigns, with the sought-after values of environmental sust…
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Part 2: Building Communities Through Redevelopment and Environmental Design
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In the second episode of this two-part series, developer Alan Shuman of Shuman Development visits Dave Coyne in the EER Studio to discuss how he leverages funding sources through education and innovation to redevelop properties in one of America's great industrial towns.By David Coyne
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Building Communities Through Redevelopment and Environmental Design
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In this two-part series, developer Alan Shuman visits Dave Coyne in the EER Studio to discuss how he is using informed environmental management, innovative funding strategies, and his passion for history to rebuild communities in one of America’s great industrial towns.By David Coyne
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The ‘Power’ of Environmental Stewardship: Clean Energy Funding for Businesses
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Shannon Crooker of the Sustainable Energy Fund joins Host Dave Coyne for a discussion on how the goals of energy efficiency, diversity and sustainability are finally being made real for businesses by the Fund’s innovative financing tools and support programs. Shannon shares her background and passion for environmental stewardship, and describes the…
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Legal Nature, Part 2: Issues and Challenges for Environmental Law in the 2020s
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In the second installment of a two-part series, Dave Coyne and his guest Scott Dismukes, Esq. continue their discussion on the current state and future of environmental law. We explore the most relevant issues facing the environmental fields in the coming decade, including the state of natural gas development, environmental issues in the energy sec…
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Legal Nature, Part 1: Perspectives of An Environmental Attorney
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In this first installment of a two-part series, Dave Coyne is joined by Scott Dismukes, Esq., co-chair of the Energy Group and member of the Environmental Group at the law firm of Eckert Seamans. Scott and Dave discuss the regulatory foundations supporting the field of environmental law, and Scott’s personal journey from professional cyclist to age…
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Developing with the Environment in Mind: A Constructors’ Perspective
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Host Dave Coyne gains a construction industry experts’ perspective on environmental management from Bill Sutton, Vice President at RS Mowery. Dave and Bill discuss the ways in which leading site development and design-build firms like Mowery have integrated environmental data into their projects over the past decade. We explore how this environment…
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Filling The Void: Soil Stabilization Strategies With Chris Sunday
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On Episode 25 of Environmental Experts Radio, Host Dave Coyne is joined by Chris Sunday of Utility Services Group, to discuss the ways in which unsuitable subsurface soil or geologic conditions are addressed using innovative and environmentally-friendly stabilization methods. We explore problems ranging from common sinkhole-prone areas to more uniq…
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Whales to Snails: Why Threatened and Endangered Species Matter in Environmental Management
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Host Dave Coyne is joined by Teresa Amitrone, one of the most respected wetlands biologists in the Mid-Atlantic United States. We discuss the importance of threatened and endangered species protection in modern-day environmental management, and the unlikely champion of the 1970s-era legislation which gave rise to these statutory protections.…
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Contain Yourself! An Engineers’ Perspective on Spill Prevention Planning
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In this episode of Environmental Experts Radio, Host Dave Coyne and Board-Certified Environmental Engineer Jim Cinelli take an in-depth look at the issue of spill prevention. They discuss the laws which govern how chemicals and petroleum are stored and managed on industrial properties, and the ways that engineers like Jim implement measures to ensu…
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An Air Expert’s Look Forward: New Progress for a New Decade
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Episode 22 of Environmental Experts Radio features a discussion between Host Dave Coyne and Liberty Principal Gavin Biebuyck, an nationally-recognized air quality expert. Gavin discusses the current state of air regulations in the US, the recent challenges to the Clean Air Act, and the Act’s evolving role in addressing the environmental challenges …
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The Donora Inversion and The Origins of the Clean Air Act
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In Episode 21 of Environmental Experts Radio, Host Dave Coyne is joined by Liberty Environmental Project Manager and resident ‘environmental historian’ Jon Wickstrom to discuss the tragic Donora Inversion of October 1948. We explore how this incident – and others like it – led to the creation of the Clean Air Act and spurred the public’s growing aw…
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Energy Audits: Their Role in Sustainability for Businesses
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In Episode 20 of Environmental Experts Radio, Host Dave Coyne has an in-depth discussion with Marc Karell of Climate Change & Environmental Services, LLC (www.ccesworld.com) about the role of energy efficiency as part of the growing need for environmental sustainability in businesses. Topics include the economic and regulatory drivers of increased …
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Navigating A Quantum Leap In Industrial Real Estate
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In Episode 19 of Environmental Experts Radio, Host Dave Coyne sits down with Deb Heffner, an expert in the management of industrial real estate, for a discussion about how environmental professional services are meeting the needs of our real estate clients throughout its current ‘quantum leap’, driven by the new dominance of e-commerce and other fa…
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The Integrated Planning Model for Environmental and Engineering Design Services
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A look at how the integration of environmental planning and engineering design has become the "new normal" in land development. With a a focus on intermix of site cleanup in land planning and construction-phase permitting procedures, this episode will be particularly valuable for developers, civil engineers, landscape architects, land planners, and…
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, spills from leaking underground storage tanks are the largest single threat to groundwater quality in the United States. In this episode guest Zach Weaver, Professional Geologist at Liberty Environmental, talks about the rules for operators of regulated storage tanks, particularly as it relates to t…
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The Challenges and Successes of Brownfield Redevelopment in New York City
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No US city has embraced the concept of environmental impact assessment, environmental cleanup, and redevelopment as proactively as New York, NY. In this episode, we explore the Voluntary Cleanup and E-designation programs with guests Joes Almanzar, an environmental attorney with Beveridge & Diamond, and James Cinelli, PE, PG, Managing Principal of …
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Memoirs of an Environmental Health & Safety Manager
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For Episode 15 of Environmental Experts Radio we’re joined by Ty Wheeler, a Liberty Compliance Specialist and former EH&S Manager for a major US battery manufacturer. Ty shares his perspectives on the roles and responsibilities of this unique position and gives some practical advice for his industry colleagues on how to effectively retain and work …
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Hazardous Wastes and their Regulations: How to Effectively Manage Both!
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On Episode 14 of Environmental Experts Radio, Host Dave Coyne and his guest Katie Cirone dive headlong - figuratively, not literally - into hazardous waste. As a Professional Engineer and consultant to industrial manufacturers across the US, Ms. Cirone provides us with a broad overview into the history and organization of RCRA, and offers her exper…
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Licensed Site Professional Programs: The Future of Environmental Consulting?
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In this episode of Environmental Experts Radio, we explore the successful and growing movement of state-supported Licensed Site Professional programs for environmental cleanup projects. Our guest Zach Weaver P.G., a Project Manager at Liberty Environmental Inc. and a Licensed Site Remediation Professional in New Jersey, offers his insights into the…
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Let It Rain! An Experts' Insights on Stormwater Management
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In Episode 12 of Environmental Experts Radio, Host Dave Coyne is joined by Jim Cinelli, P.E., BCEE to discuss the management of stormwater as an environmental resource. We discuss the ways that industrial facilities can lower the risk of pollutant runoff through permitting programs and monitoring. We also look at stormwater from the perspective of …
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PFAS Compounds: Facing the Challenge of an Emerging Contaminant
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In the environmental industry, we like to deal in the known - but must occasionally face the unknown. In this episode of Environmental Experts Radio, Host David Coyne welcomes Dr. Karl Markiewicz of the ATSDR to discuss how a set of synthetic chemicals called PFAS has emerged as a pervasive contaminant that is creating unique new challenges to scie…
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Host Dave Coyne and his guest expert Andy Fetterman continue their two-part series on Environmental Experts Radio, discussing land recycling and the way risk-based environmental cleanups have fundamentally changed property redevelopment for the better over the past two decades. Episode 10 addresses how properties are taken through these programs, b…
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We recycle plastic, metal, and paper – and we can also recycle land! Join host Dave Coyne and his guest expert Andy Fetterman in this two-part series on Environmental Experts Radio, discussing land recycling and the way risk-based environmental cleanups have fundamentally changed property redevelopment for the better over the past two decades. Epis…
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Environmental Experts Radio - Bhopal and Other Cautionary Tales: The Value of ‘Right-To-Know’
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Liberty’s experts Dave Coyne and Jon Wickstrom recount the Bhopal chemical release, the Wade Dump fire and other incidents involving toxic releases in the era before community and first responder ‘Right-To-Know’ reporting. The experts discuss the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and its reporting requirements such as TRI a…
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Environmental Experts Radio - Love Canal and The Origin of CERCLA
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Dave Coyne and Jon Wickstrom explore the origins of CERCLA, perhaps the most influential piece of environmental legislation ever enacted in the United States. To set CERCLA’s foundation in context, we also look back on the story of Love Canal, the nation’s first-ever Superfund Site.By Liberty Environmental
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Breathing Easier: A Consultant’s Perspective on Air Emissions Regulations
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The topic of this Environmental Experts Radio episode is air emissions and the regulatory programs that govern them. Our guests from Liberty Environmental work with manufacturers across the United States assisting them with annual air regulation compliance, as well as special planning and permitting required during new facility construction, plant …
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Audit Yourself First! An Insider’s Guide to Environmental Compliance Reviews.
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If you’re a manufacturer, you know how difficult it is today to keep up with environmental regulations. The best way to keep ahead and avoid costly compliance issues is to perform an audit. But how do you go about it, and how frequently? Who should be performing my audits, and how do I know they’re doing a good job? We’ll answer these questions and…
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One Size Does NOT Fit All: Tailoring Environmental Site Assessments to a Project.
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What is the right kind of environmental site assessment for a project? You may be surprised that there are so many choices, and the appropriate choice is dependent not only on the type of property but the needs of the client, whether that client is a property investor, a lender, an attorney, or a developer. Guest Matt Adukaitis, Environmental Due D…
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Environmental Experts Radio - What It Takes to Save a Wetland: Site Development and Mitigation Strategies
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If you develop a property, what do you do if there are wetlands on-site? How do you make sure the delineation is accurate? More importantly, what can you do if disturbing that aquatic resource is unavoidable? What’s involved in the modification or recreation or a wetland? Liberty Environmental’s Natural Resources Practice Leader, Teresa Amitrone, i…
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Is Coal Really Dead? Air Quality and The New Energy Grid.
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Coal-fired plants have long been considered old technology, but were kept in play as an inexpensive source of power and as part of the need to maintain a diversified base of fuel sources by power companies. But many of these plants are finally being shuttered; why exactly is that? Is it strictly due to more stringent air quality regulations imposed…
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Environmental Experts Radio - The Continuing Promise of Brownfields
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The topic of this inaugural episode of Environmental Experts Radio is brownfields. Host David Coyne speaks with James Cinelli, PE, President of Liberty Environmental, Inc. about the concept of brownfields, brownfields remediation, state cleanup programs for industrial site reuse, and the availability of funding for brownfields redevelopment. Our gu…
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