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JD Solomon
Dec 23, 2024
8 Timely Insights on Environmental Issues from 2024
The insights were based on the most interesting people and topics we encountered in our travels in 2024.
JD Solomon
Nov 12, 2024
2024 Hurricane Season Summary
The devastation of Hurricane Helene will impact multiple generations in western North Carolina.
JD Solomon
Oct 21, 2024
Will PFAS Be the First Use of Chevron by the US Supreme Court?
Several federal-level lawsuits have been consolidated into one.
JD Solomon
Aug 5, 2024
Has the Supreme Court's Sackett Decision on Wetlands Changed Anything?
"...With sufficient definiteness that ordinary people can understand what conduct is prohibited."
JD Solomon
Jul 1, 2024
Getting it Right! Using Statistical Process Control in Environmental Root Cause Analysis
The seven rules of SPC provide a structured approach to monitoring and controlling processes, ensuring deviations are correctly identified.
Communicating with FINESSE
May 24, 2024
Improve Your PFAS Communication with Advice from US Mayors
PFAS is difficult to understand and communicate. Join our free webinar on this topic on May 30, 2024. Hosted by Communicating with FINESSE.
JD Solomon
May 1, 2024
The Big 7 Reasons that Environmental Impact Statements Fail
The golden trio of clear communication, unbiased analysis, and sound documentation will make or break your EIS journey.
JD Solomon
Apr 16, 2024
How General Permits Help Business and Safeguard the Environment
General permits are the bread-and-butter of most facility and infrastructure projects. On a larger scale, environmental permits are...
JD Solomon
Feb 5, 2024
Three Big Environmental Takeaways from East Palestine
There are many environmental lessons learned from East Palestine. The events that occurred there are the greatest environmental...
JD Solomon
Dec 18, 2023
The Top 4 Environmental Articles of 2023
What are our top-ranked environmental articles of 2023? Do they represent market trends? You will be surprised by a few of the results....
JD Solomon
Nov 20, 2023
10 Timely Insights on Environmental Issues from 2023
What's hot in our world of environmental issues in 2023? The insights on our website provide a good snapshot. Read a few of these...
JD Solomon
Oct 26, 2023
Why Submerged Aquatic Vegetation is More than Climate Change
Communities of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) are important components of many freshwater, brackish, and marine aquatic ecosystems....
JD Solomon
Sep 11, 2023
Environmental Lawsuit Asserts Going Fishing Requires an NPDES Permit
The Fourth District Court of Appeals rejected arguments that North Carolina shrimpers violate the federal Clean Water by discharging...
JD Solomon
Aug 25, 2023
Is Your Retirement Portfolio Safe During the PFAS Lawsuits?
Maryland’s largest water utility is joining a national trend of suing manufacturers who produce PFAS (“forever chemicals”) used in...
JD Solomon
Aug 15, 2023
5 Places You Will Find Forever Chemicals (PFAS) in Your Home
My family is shocked that PFAS is in makeup, cookware, furniture, carpets, and rain gear. They are in disbelief that there isn’t much...
JD Solomon
Jun 26, 2023
Effective Communication: How to Improve When Environmental Disasters Strike Our Communities
The East Palestine train wreck is just the most recent example of our struggles with communication of environmental disasters in our...
JD Solomon
May 30, 2023
Will The Recent Sackett v. EPA Wetlands Ruling Hurt Landowners?
The May 25, 2023, Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency adds clarity for...
JD Solomon
Apr 24, 2023
Why Diversifying Water Sources Provides Benefits and Challenges
Diversifying the number of sources in a public drinking water system has positives and negatives. According to one source, approximately...
JD Solomon
Mar 20, 2023
Ten Questions to Help You Understand the Proposed USEPA PFAS Regulations
1. What is PFAS? PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, are fluorinated carbon-chain compounds. PFAS has been used in...
JD Solomon
Jan 31, 2023
Applying ISO 31000 to PFAS and USEPA Risk Assessments
PFAS is an issue filled with complexity, difficulty, and uncertainty. The good news is that the USEPA does a good job with technical...
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