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Recent Releases from Dianne Saxe

Downspout disconnection - What’s the point?

Published Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:35:18 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article form a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962-5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envi...... Click here to read this release



Are you wearing PERC?

Published Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:59:40 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article form a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962-5882 or ...... Click here to read this release



Erickson decision: wind turbines can be built in Ontario

Published Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:10:16 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article form a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962-5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envi...... Click here to read this release



50 years of environmental law in Canada

Published Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:08:45 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article form a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962-5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envi...... Click here to read this release



News Article - Children, toxins, energy, and renovations

Published Wed, 9 Mar 2011 10:05:25 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article form a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962-5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. News Article...... Click here to read this release



Into the mouths of babes -­ Phthalates Regulations soon in force

Published Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:28:05 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962-5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. ...... Click here to read this release



News Article: What’s the scope of the pollution exclusion clause in your home insurance policy

Published Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:43:02 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962-5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. ...... Click here to read this release



News Article - Weather or Climate change?

Published Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:30:10 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. Weather or Climate change? It's hard to kn...... Click here to read this release



News Article: PCB in my fish oil?

Published Mon, 17 May 2010 11:22:45 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe and Jackie Campbell. Dr. Saxe is one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. PCB in my fish oil? Are fish oil ...... Click here to read this release



What's toxic in consumer products? A law we should have

Published Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:57:55 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. What's toxic in consumer products? A law we shoul...... Click here to read this release



News Article - Keeping drugs out of our drinking water - an update

Published Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:48:33 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. Keeping drugs out of our drinking water - an updat...... Click here to read this release



Renewable energy approvals and the Green Energy Act

Published Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:48:17 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. Renewable energy approvals and the Green Energy Act The Green Energy Act has begun to k...... Click here to read this release



News Article - Lead in Drinking Water

Published Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:12:39 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. She can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. Lead in Drinking Water Lead is a popular indust...... Click here to read this release



News Article - I thought that I would never see…my neighbour hacking at my (our?) tree

Published Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:37:59 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. I thought that I would never see…my neighbo...... Click here to read this release



News Article - Is Wal-Mart's green agenda for real?

Published Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:30:49 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. She can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. Is Wal-Mart's green agenda for real? Wal-Mart ...... Click here to read this release



News Article - What's organic?

Published Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:19:45 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. What's organic? After years of confusion, Canada finally has regulations on what can be c...... Click here to read this release



News Article: Bottled water – Do you know what you’re drinking?

Published Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:37:12 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. Bottled water – Do you know what you’re drinking? Canadian consumers drank 60 litres of bottle...... Click here to read this release



News Article: Smog, smog alerts and human health

Published Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:42:49 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. Smog, smog alerts and human health Health effects of smog How big a health issue is smog...... Click here to read this release



News Article: Does Canada do enough to regulate toxic chemicals?

Published Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:55:35 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. New law on toxics Does Canada do enough to regulate toxic chemicals? Nearly h...... Click here to read this release



News Article: New GREEN ENERGY ACT Promises Low-Carbon Future

Published Thu, 14 May 2009 11:58:43 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. New GREEN ENERGY ACT Promises Low-Carbon...... Click here to read this release



Regulating Noise - When it is not music to the ears

Published Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:15:48 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. Regulating Noise - When it is not music to th...... Click here to read this release



News Article: What is your home's IAQ (Indoor air quality)?

Published Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:43:54 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe and Jackie Campbell. Dr. Saxe is one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and these articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. What is your home's IAQ (Indoor air ...... Click here to read this release



News Article: Eco-labeling literacy

Published Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:03:13 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe and Jackie Campbell. Dr. Saxe is one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and these articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. What does "Green" mean? When a p...... Click here to read this release



News Article: How Canadian is our food?

Published Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:48:13 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe and Jackie Campbell. Dr. Saxe is one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. How Canadian is our food? There ...... Click here to read this release



News Article: Why am I supporting the Green Shift?

Published Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:59:17 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Jackie Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. Why am I supporting the Green Shift? The Liberals are not doing a goo...... Click here to read this release



Sunrise Propane - Was self-regulation at fault?

Published Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:59:05 EST Read More

This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. Sunrise Propane: Was self-regulation at fault? In the wee hours of Sunday, August 10, the Sunrise Propane Indus...... Click here to read this release



Wild Weather: How Municipalities can Adapt to Climate Change

Published Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:01:41 EST Read More

This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. Wild Weather: How Municipalities can Adapt to Climate Change As the results of climate change become increasingly ...... Click here to read this release



Water, water, everywhere - but should we drink it?

Published Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:43:19 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe. This article is available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Jackie Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, or to arrange and interview, visit http://envirolaw.ca. Water, water, everywhere...but should we drink it? Scientists have known for decades that very l...... Click here to read this release



Environmental Reporting and Disclosure Bylaws: Worth considering for your community?

Published Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:14:04 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. Environmental Reporting and Disclosure Bylaws: Worth considering for your community? Each day, the...... Click here to read this release



Ontario to change how e-waste is processed

Published Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:08:44 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.ca. Dianne Saxe Environmental Law Specialist Ontario to change how e-waste is processed Each year, Canadians spend millions of dollars on the latest electronic...... Click here to read this release



Backyard burning is a major source of toxic air pollution in Ontario

Published Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:14:37 EST Read More

To the Editor: Here is the next bi-monthly column (November 1, 2007) by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe. These columns are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at 416-962-5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, see www.envirolaw.com. For previous columns or to suggest topics which you would like Dr. Saxe to address, contact Brent Kulba at 416-972-7401. ---------------------------------- Backyard burni...... Click here to read this release



ENVIRO LAW: Who is responsible for fixing lead-contaminated drinking water?

Published Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:43:50 EST Read More

To the Editor: Here is the next bi-monthly column (October 15, 2007) by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe. These columns are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at 416-962-5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, see www.envirolaw.com. ------------------------------------- ENVIRO LAW: Who is responsible for fixing lead-contaminated drinking water? Dianne Saxe Environmental Law Specialist Recent...... Click here to read this release



ENVIRON LAW: Noise bylaws give a little peace and quiet in Ontario municipalities

Published Mon, 1 Oct 2007 12:53:05 EST Read More

To the Editor: Here is the next bi-monthly column (October 1, 2007) by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe. These columns are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at 416-962-5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, see www.envirolaw.com. For previous columns, contact Brent Kulba at 416-972-7401. --------------------------- ENVIRON LAW: Noise bylaws give a little peace and quiet in Ontario municipalit...... Click here to read this release



Reducing the impact of vehicle idling in front of schools

Published Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:21:14 EST Read More

-------------------------------------------------------------- To the Editor: Here is the next bi-monthly column (Sept. 1, 2007) by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe. These columns are distributed on or before the 1st and 15th of every month, and are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at 416-962-5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For previous columns, contact Brent Kulba at 416-972-7401. For more information ab...... Click here to read this release