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Nurdles are the Environmental Calamity of 2019

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But when released into nature, environmentalists now claim nurdles are the second largest direct source of microplastic pollution in the oceans by weight. Securities and Exchange Commission to allow them to omit the nurdle reporting proposal from their annual meeting agendas, but the SEC ruled that the companies could not omit the proposals.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

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SB 018 alters the membership of the 1994 Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission and changes and adds topics on which the commission may appoint a subcommittee. 2019 HB 720 / override of gubernatorial veto.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

SB 018 alters the membership of the 1994 Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission and changes and adds topics on which the commission may appoint a subcommittee. 2019 HB 720 / override of gubernatorial veto.

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Mexico-Based Company Building First U.S. Logistics Hub In Indiana

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million cargo transfer facility in Fort Wayne, IN, where the company plans to create up to 64 new jobs by the end of 2019. We’re proud to bring our experience to this area, and even prouder of the partnership we have formed with the state of Indiana, the city of Fort Wayne and the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission.”. Source: [link].

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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On sine die , when the legislature adjourned at midnight on the 90th day, on April 8, 2019, a total of 864 bills and 2 resolutions passed both chambers. in 2019, with further annual increases until it reaches 14.5% The Governor has until May 28, the 30th day after presentment to sign or veto bills. Forest Cover.

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Global Auto Supplier Expanding In Southern Indiana

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Metaldyne Performance Group (MPG) will expand its operations in North Vernon, IN, creating up to 126 new jobs by 2019. The company will not be eligible to claim the incentives until employees are hired. The city of North Vernon approved additional incentives at the request of the Jennings County Economic Development Commission.

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Net Zero Pledges by Businesses are Fraught with Risk

Green Building Law Update

Businesses making a net zero claim like, “we will be net zero by 2030” risk a charge that they are misleading consumers. It is one thing when a political leaders in a government make an ESG claim. But it is another thing for a business to make ESG claims about net zero or otherwise that mislead customers.

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