Growing and cultivating crops is big business. The goal is to obtain a high yield of marketable crops. This means making sure they reach harvest time in good condition. This often requires the application of pesticides in order to prevent infestations, decay and loss...
Atlanta Environmental Law Blog
What does the Clean Water Act mean for your business?
Whether you are a developer, property owner or other party interested in land use and the develop of land, it is beneficial to learn about the state and federal regulations that may impact these types of projects. The Clean Water Act is federal legislation aimed at...
Could toxic chemicals in a nail salon affect your pregnancy?
You should have the freedom to enjoy your pregnancy. Adding a new member to your family comes with a multitude of emotions, and most of them should make you feel hopeful and positive about the experience.When you work in an industry that potentially puts your health...
Asbestos abatement must follow strict rules
Many of Georgia's buildings still contain materials made with asbestos. Fortunately, experts say that it does not cause ill health effects unless it's disturbed. Once it becomes disturbed, however, it becomes dangerous for anyone exposed to the dust or fibers.If you...
Is your community healthy and sustainable?
With all of the attention on global warming and other environmental issues in recent years, it's no surprise that the Environmental Protection Agency would continue to look for ways to make communities healthy and sustainable. Making sure that ecosystems remain...
Restaurants have environmental obligations as well
Every industry can do its part for the environment, and the Environmental Protection Agency provides guidelines for just about every one of them. Restaurants are no exception. The EPA provides food establishments with some basics regarding sustainable food...
What are you facing from an EPA civil investigation?
Even as some environmental regulations relax due to changes in the Environmental Protection Agency, it continues to enforce other regulations and laws. If you get wind of the fact that the EPA is going to conduct an investigation against your company for what...
Could your health issues be caused by mold in your home?
What do you know about mold? If you are like most people, you probably don't know too much. In fact, you may not really give it much thought until it presents a problem for you. Why would you? You may know it grows in warm and damp environments such as in humid states...
When natural disasters unleash contaminants, who pays?
Georgia and other states are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, which is one of the four strongest storms to ever hit the United States since recordkeeping began, according to the Washington Post. With nuclear reactors and superfund sites located all...
Managing risk in green rooftop projects
If you are unfamiliar with a green rooftop, they are rooftop gardens installed to slow runoff, and reduce heat radiation in urban areas. Green rooftops are the wave of the future. Cities throughout the country have passed laws, some of which make installation...