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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) may adopt regulations to implement the bills. Senate Bill 546 (passed) makes changes to nutrient management plan compliance, enforcement, and reporting; concentrated animal feeding operation permitting and fees; and water quality monitoring in tributaries located on the lower Eastern Shore.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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Florida consistently ranks among the best states for business, thanks to its pro-business state tax policies, competitive cost of doing business and streamlined regulatory environment. Business dollars go a lot farther in Florida given the state’s tax advantages, tax exemptions and no state personal income tax. Photo © Ketterman).

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7 Effective Tips To Make Your Warehouse Warmer

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This could result in an uncomfortable work environment. Maintaining such a facility allows us to manage resources and control and supervise the incoming and outgoing flow of goods. Take Breaks to Warm Up : In order to keep your internal temperature warm in a cold environment, your body will work even harder.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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While the national average of per-capita income going to taxes is 9.9 In addition, Arizona’s taxes on property, gas and personal income remain low compared to the rest of the country. Having an available, high-quality workforce is essential in today’s competitive business environment.

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After Sandy: New Report Looks At Mitigating Climate Change Through Land Use

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The report’s overriding message: The increased frequency of severe weather events, as well as rising sea levels, are compelling the real estate industry to address climate change by working with the public sector to implement adaptive measures that better protect both the built and natural environment.

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Tapping LA’s Rooftop Solar Potential Could Benefit City’s Most Disadvantaged Communities

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“It’s very encouraging to see that FIT applications are rolling in from across the city, particularly low-income neighborhoods where the environmental and economic benefits are so important,” said Dr. Manuel Pastor, Director of the USC PERE and one of the report’s authors.

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Gaining Better Insights and Creating Greater Predictability on Projects Across Europe With Mercury Engineering

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Mercury is a European contractor that builds and manages complex engineering projects that reimagine how people work and live in the built environment. The team made use of more of the functionality available – such as workflows for daily reporting, commissioning, permits, check sheets as well as tracking labour and site numbers too.