In the second episode of the Environmental Laws and Regulations for Emerging Microplastics series, Shannon Edmonds and Rachel Henke, both of Roux Associates, discuss the presence of microplastics in the environment, including the lifecycle and sources of microplastics. This podcast series is moderated by Kevin Minoli and Leland Frost, attorneys with the law firm of Alston & Bird, LLP.

In the first episode of the Environmental Laws and Regulations for Emerging Microplastics Concerns podcast series, Carroll Muffett explains the fundamentals of microplastics and the history of the plastic industry. Carroll Muffett is President and CEO of the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL). This podcast series is moderated by Kevin Minoli and Leland Frost, attorneys with the law firm of Alston & Bird, LLP.

David Coursen discusses his career at the EPA, where he worked on tribal matters in the 80’s, 90’s, and early 2000’s, with Cynthia Harris, staff attorney and Director of Tribal Programs at the Environmental Law Institute and past member of the Section’s Leadership Development Program. This podcast was recorded in late 2020.

Chuck Elkins discusses his career at the EPA, where he held 10 different senior management positions between 1971 and 1995, with JD Howard, an associate at Morris, Manning, & Martin, LLP and past member of the Section’s Leadership Development Program. This podcast was recorded in late 2020.

This podcast episode addresses recent US Supreme Court decisions and ongoing litigation before the Court regarding the interaction of surface water and groundwater. Three recent United States Supreme Court cases — the decisions in County of Maui v. Hawai’i Wildlife Fund and Mississippi v. Tennessee, and the ongoing litigation before the Supreme Court in Texas v. New Mexico and Colorado — reflect the slow but inevitable changes to the traditional legal framework surrounding federal...

Keith Tashima, Environmental Safety & Health Counsel at Lockheed Martin Corporation, is interviewed by Peter Keays, Shareholder at Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Shiller, about his recent transition from the DOJ to his current in-house position. Keith discusses a range of issues, including the challenges presented by his new role, his strategies for success, and tips for outside counsel working with new in-house counsel. This episode is the second in a series that explores the...

In this episode, Heather Tanana and John Ruple (S.J. Quinney College of Law – University of Utah) discuss their recent NR&E article. Climate change is a global environmental problem, and within the United States, the adverse impacts of our changing climate are falling disproportionately on minority and low-income communities. Native Americans and tribal communities are being impacted in unique ways because of their long and deep ties to landscapes that are subject to rapid environmental...

Barry Breen, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator of the EPA’s Office of Land and Emergency Management, discusses his career at the EPA with Emily Mott, senior associate at Baker Botts LLP and past member of the Section’s Leadership Development Program. This podcast was recorded in late 2020.

In 1990, Congress amended the Clean Air Act with Title VI, with provisions for protecting the ozone layer. In this program David Doniger and host Matt Oakes discuss the history and successful implementation of Title VI and the Montreal Protocol. The sun emits radiation, including harmful ultraviolet radiation. The ozone layer absorbs a portion of the sun’s radiation, preventing it from reaching the planet's surface. In 1985, scientists discovered a hole in the ozone shield over Antarctica....

Jessica Sharrow Thompson, Senior Counsel, EHS & Sustainability at PPG, is interviewed by Evynn Overton, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C., about the biggest surprises, challenges, and opportunities when making the switch from private practice to an in-house counsel role. This episode is the first in a series on the perspective and role of in-house counsel in environmental law.

Peter D. Wolf, President of Nuclear Energy Solutions, Inc., interviews Jeffrey S. Merrifield, a former Commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, regarding the proposed Part 53 regulations to the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA). Before interviewing Jeff, Peter discusses the development of nuclear energy regulation starting with the Atomic Energy Acts through NEIMA, passed in 2019. He explains advanced reactors and why the legislation mandated new Part 53...

This podcast discusses an emerging strategy that can be used to protect cultural resources and reserved rights. The role that tribes are playing in cooperatively managing federal lands and resources is gaining ground and setting the stage for meaningful tribal decision-making. Co-management, or equal decision making authority for activities that impact tribes, is gaining recognition as superior to current tribal consultation practice. This podcast discusses how policy makers can incorporate...

Norman Rave, who has likely defended more EPA Clean Air regulations than any other attorney in the history of the United States Department of Justice, joins moderator Matt Oakes to discuss the interaction of National Ambient Air Quality Standards, State Implementation Plans, and the Cross State Air Pollution Rule.

In this episode on the global pollution crisis of marine debris, Joan Bondareff and Martha McCoy discuss the scope, sources, and impacts of the marine debris problem and measures to address it. The episode covers ongoing and emerging federal, nonprofit, community, and international action to prevent and respond to marine debris, as well as recent and proposed legislation addressing plastic pollution and marine debris.

The “who’s who” of Environment, Energy, and Resources law will congregate at the Westin Copley Place in Boston on September 11-14 for the ABA SEER 27th Fall Conference, which is already proving to be a not to miss event. On today’s podcast, Shelly Geppert, 2019 Fall Conference Planning Chair along with Section members Larry Cullen, Teresa Christopher, Justin Smith, and Jessica Wall share what panels they are most excited for and who they are excited to hear from at this year’s Fall Conference.

Join us for our newest podcast episode on Carbon Capture and Storage. Michael Cummings speaks with Doug Scott (Vice-President, Great Plains Institute) and Stacey Dahl (Senior Manager of External Affairs, Minnkota Power Cooperative) about the current landscape of carbon capture, use, and storage including an overview of current and potential uses in power generation, enhanced oil recovery, and other industry, recent and proposed legislation, and opportunities and challenges in connecting CO2...

The authors of the Year-in-Review publication will discuss key cases occurring in environmental litigation, including cases that have created an ongoing legal debate concerning the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, liability for PFAS contamination, corporate responsibility for climate change, and the scope of class certification in environmental cases. In part 3 of the three part series, join Matt Wickersham and William S. “Buddy” Cox III. The 2018 Year in Review is available now. Access...

The authors of the Year-in-Review publication will discuss key cases occurring in environmental litigation, including cases that have created an ongoing legal debate concerning the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, liability for PFAS contamination, corporate responsibility for climate change, and the scope of class certification in environmental cases. In part 2 of the three part series, join Matt Wickersham and John Watson in discussing the Giovanni v. U.S. Department of the Navy case. ...

On this podcast, you'll hear Peter Wright, Special Counsel to US EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler, and Planning Chair Ilene Munk discussing the upcoming Master Class on Complex Environmental Liability Resolution coming up in June in Atlanta, GA.  Don't miss out and register for the conference by visiting ambar.org/cercla today!

The authors of the Year-in-Review publication will discuss key cases occurring in environmental litigation, including cases that have created an ongoing legal debate concerning the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, liability for PFAS contamination, corporate responsibility for climate change, and the scope of class certification in environmental cases. In part 1 of the three part series, join Kim Bick and Denise Fellers in discussing the Hawaii Wildlife Fund v. County of Maui. The 2018...

We're in countdown mode for our SEER Denver Conferences, the 37th Water Law Conference and the 48th Spring Conference, both located at the Grand Hyatt in Denver, Colorado.  Join Jennifer Wills, Roger Sims (2019 Water Law Conference Chair), and Rita Bolt Barker (2019 Spring Conference Chair) as they talk through what you can expect in Denver.  Register for the conferences as americanbar.org/environ

SEER is headed to Denver, CO later this month for our 48th Spring Conference. Rita Bolt Barker (2019 Spring Conference Chair) and Juge Gregg (2018 Fall Conference Chair) discuss what to expect in Denver, the Keynote speakers, and more on this podcast.  Register for the 48th Spring Conference at ambar.org/seerspring

Join Mary Ann Grena Manley, Deputy Editorial Director of Bloomberg Environment, Alice Kaswan, Professor and Dean's Circle Scholar of the University of San Francisco School of Law, and James May, Distinguished Professor of Law at Widener University Delaware Law School for a podcast previewing our longer, in-depth conversation of the Supreme Court and Recent Environment, Energy, and Resources Cases. Join us in San Diego! Register here

Find out more about our 26th Fall Conference with our 2018 Fall Conference Chair Juge Gregg and our 2019 Fall Conference Chair Shelly Geppert. Hear about our Keynote speakers and the great programming that awaits in beautiful San Diego (#SanDiegoInTheFall). Register for the Conference today at ambar.org/environfall