As businesses look for ways to reduce their environmental impact and save money, using zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) is becoming more appealing. ZEVs do not produce any pollution from their tails, which means they do not contribute to air pollution or climate change....
It is well known to those in the aftermarket auto parts industry that the EPA in recent years has stepped up its enforcement efforts related to the Clean Air Act (CAA), particularly the manufacture or sale of motor vehicle parts known as defeat devices. Defeat devices...
Environmental science at its core involves the study of various aspects of the geology, biology, chemistry, and ecology inherent in our natural environment. Interest in the study of environmental science has evolved and risen over the last several decades due in large...
On October 07, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills related to climate legislation into law. One of the bills was SB 253, also known as the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (CCDAA). What is the CCDAA? Under the CCDAA, companies doing business in...
Dry-cleaning businesses don’t always have the best reputations in the California commercial real estate industry. Investors and lenders often have concerns regarding chlorinated solvents and other chemicals dry cleaners use daily. If you’re considering starting a...
Many hospitals and clinics use X-rays and other radiographic techniques that involve photographic processing. Despite the rise of digital imaging, some of these facilities continue to use traditional film-based methods. This activity unfortunately results in...
The United States has federal and local environmental laws, allowing the relevant enforcement entity to receive and address violations. These policies categorize offenses based on their type, severity and receiving office. California also has a specific classification...
Any California business that has been responsible for one knows that environmental cleanups are very expensive. There are the costs of the cleanup itself. There are additional costs associated with testing and other steps that may be necessary to satisfy regulators...
Clean water is a precious natural resource and unfortunately, toxic chemicals can end up in the water supply, putting people and businesses at risk. Water supply contamination There are many ways toxic chemicals can contaminate the water supply. Various industries can...
If you are a local business owners, one of your biggest fears may be a lawsuit accusing you of selling defective products. And, if your customers claim that they have been harmed by your products, you want to know how to defend yourself, your reputation and your...