Thumbs on a Scale

As this current administration in the United States continues to scrap policies from the previous administration based solely on scoring political points for a diminishing base rather than on sound social, science and economic sense, we see a further decline in the United States standing on the global stage related to environmental, social and even […]

Thumbs on a Scale

Death of the Unpolluted

The current administration’s reversal of key environmental directives and what appears to be a blatant dismantling of the EPA and other regulatory departments has the potential to set the U.S. back decades in environmental policy and contribution to climate change and global warming. As I noted in last month’s article it will be up to […]

Death of the Unpolluted

Three Legs of a Stool: The New Green Technology-Based Industrial Revolution

Even with the front-and-center headlines of world politics throwing shade to other news worthy events a quiet revolution is taking hold. Just under a year and a half ago the Paris Climate agreement was birthed with rosy cheeked and wide-eyed predictions of its mark on global climate change. We are now starting to see the […]

Three Legs of a Stool: The New Green Technology-Based Industrial Revolution

A Dirge for the EPA

On February 3rd, 2017 House Representatives Matthew Gaetz (R-FL), Thomas Massie (R-KY), Steven Palazzo (R-MS) and Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) introduced a bill literally titled: To Terminate the Environmental Protection Agency, which has now been introduced to the committees on House Science, Space, and Technology; Energy and Commerce; Agriculture; and Transportation, and Infrastructure. If enacted, the agency […]

A Dirge for the EPA

Are You in Compliance with the EPA’s Lead Based Paint Rule?

The deadline for compliance with the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule was October 1, 2010. Has your company been certified yet? Your business is affected by this rule if your company performs any of the following types of work in pre-1978 homes: Renovating, repairing, or painting that disturbs more than six sq. ft. […]

Are You in Compliance with the EPA’s Lead Based Paint Rule?

EPA Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule to Take Effect April 22

CEDIA Members and Industry Professionals Have Access to CEDIA’s Online and Instructor-Led Training Beginning April 22, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule will be fully implemented. Electronic systems contractors and other industry professionals will need to comply with the rule immediately in order to avoid costly penalties of up […]