{"title":"Vietnam’s Policy for Promoting Offshore Wind Power and Environmental Impact Assessment","authors":"Nguyen Thi Xuan Son, Pham Thi Gam","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2021.1932335","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2021.1932335","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract With the advantage of a coastline of more than 3000 km, Vietnam has an advantage in the development of offshore wind. In recent years, the Vietnamese government has issued many policies that promote wind power development. To advance such development, Vietnam has also promulgated regulations related to environmental impact assessment. This article will provide an update on the current Vietnamese legal and policy framework applying to the development of offshore wind power, as well as Vietnamese regulations on the assessment of environmental impact in order to guarantee sustainable wind development.","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"34 1","pages":"156 - 169"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10406026.2021.1932335","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"60086340","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. Khatri, Krutarth Raval, A. K. Jha, Maithri Tharmavaram, Dr. Deepak Rawtani
{"title":"Impact of Seasonal Changes in the Abundance of Benthic Macroinvertebrates & Physico-Chemical Conditions of a Major River in Western India","authors":"N. Khatri, Krutarth Raval, A. K. Jha, Maithri Tharmavaram, Dr. Deepak Rawtani","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2022.2047430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2022.2047430","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The study is focused on the seasonal assessments of riverine water quality and the distribution of benthic macroinvertebrates community at Mahisagar river, India. 27 physiochemical indicators and benthic macroinvertebrates community were identified as per aquatic ecological health criteria to evaluate water quality. Indices like Margalef’s species richness Fisher’s alpha diversity, Saprobic score, Diversity score were calculated to understand the effect of seasonal changes on the pollution tolerance levels of benthic macroinvertebrates. PCA was performed for identifying major pollutants. Applications of such statistical tools and scores, a solution toward the sustainable management of the ecological health of a river can be developed. Graphical Abstract Highlights Impact of seasonal variation on macrobenthos and physicochemical status was assessed. 22 samples were collected during the pre- & post-monsoon season from 11 locations. 4 biological indices were applied for analysis of macrobenthos. PCA was also employed for the identification of influencing pollution components","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"35 1","pages":"157 - 183"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42071533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Climate Justice Implications of Co-Locating FEMA and ICE within DHS","authors":"Jacob Elkin","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2021.2010892","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2021.2010892","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract For the past two decades, the Department of Homeland Security has housed both the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This article discusses two ways that DHS’s structure has impaired FEMA’s ability to equitably provide disaster aid: the historical refusal to guarantee undocumented people that FEMA would not share their information within DHS for removal purposes, and DHS’s reprogramming of appropriated funds from FEMA to ICE. This article frames these issues in the context of climate change, arguing for legislative solutions to ensure that ICE’s immigration enforcement functions do not overwhelm FEMA’s disaster relief mission.","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"34 1","pages":"281 - 299"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48044375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Eco-Labels and Sustainable Viticulture to Avoid Environmental Impacts","authors":"Stephanie Sioufas","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2021.2010363","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2021.2010363","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Wine products have significant environmental impacts, yet sustainable practices in the wine industry have yet to be clearly defined by regulatory bodies. In the absence of regulation, some vineyards and wineries have created their own sustainable practices. Some have turned to eco-labels to showcase their dedication to the environment. This article explores the current landscape of sustainable certifications and self-assessments accessible to vineyards within the United States.","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"34 1","pages":"248 - 265"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44606360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Review Study to Investigate the Tracking of Biomedical Waste during Covid-19 Pandemic in India","authors":"G. Saini, V. Budhwar, M. Choudhary","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2021.2023000","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2021.2023000","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The aim of this review article is planning to collect, transport, processing and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous biomedical waste, with a special concern on the biomedical waste tracking system in India. This review article sheds insight on some of the tracking systems of COVID-19 waste over the barcode, IoT, and GPS-based trash monitoring, related to COVID-19 waste management. Better waste management may reduce the amount of time that garbage is exposed to the environment and the risk of transportation. COVID-19 waste treatment facility might assist to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission, as well as the hazardous component risk respectively.","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"35 1","pages":"118 - 155"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48321230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploration of Flue Gas Effluent in Petroleum Refining Processes","authors":"F. Adebiyi","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2022.2029044","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2022.2029044","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Petroleum sector is vital in socio-economic enhancement of any petroleum producing nation as it is the leading energy producer in industrial sectors because various refined petroleum products are globally used. In process of petroleum refining, flue gases that can cause environmental degradation and eventual ill-healths are constantly been generated. This review work aims at enhancing petroleum refinery operations, alleviating flue gas emission and encouraging low-carbon perception. It condenses scattered previous studies on composition, sources, environmental impacts and benefits of flue gas in petroleum refinery. It also offers insight into handling techniques of flue gases in the industry coupled with recommendations.","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"34 1","pages":"352 - 360"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47467150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Earth Art and Green Energy: Unexpected Lessons on the Environmental Review Process","authors":"Alexis DeVane-Tomaino","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2022.2028090","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2022.2028090","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Lessons gleaned from Earth Art can offer a fresh perspective on how to expedite the adoption of Green Energy. Drawing inspiration from several Earth Artists before focusing on the environmental review process for two Earthwork installations by the artists Christos and Jeanne-Claude, the article suggests that any environmental review process can be enhanced by an elevation of the site-specific inquiry through early engagement with local stakeholders, a reimagining of land by local governments, and a search for efficiencies and creative partnerships outside of the governmental review process.","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"35 1","pages":"73 - 117"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41882664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Funding and Facilitating Participation at FERC How Section 319 of the Federal Power Act Will Affect Grassroots and Technocratic Participation in FERC Proceedings","authors":"Luther Caulkins","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2021.2010362","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2021.2010362","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has embarked on an effort to implement a long dormant provision of the Federal Power Act, section 319, which could lead to broader participation by diverse and under-resourced constituencies in Commission matters. This article traces section 319’s history—its journey through Congress, swift descent into dormancy, and recent revival—and discusses several implementation choices that will affect what types of participation are facilitated by the programs section 319 authorizes. Finally, this article suggests several options for improving access to process for smaller grassroots organizations.","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"34 1","pages":"300 - 326"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41684162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editor’s Note 2022","authors":"Howard M. Tollin","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2021.2024942","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2021.2024942","url":null,"abstract":"Over the past 33 years, Environmental Claims Journal (ECJ) articles have addressed environmental contaminants and exposures, environmental regulations and education, environmental liabilities and claims, technologies to reduce environmental exposures, and insurance solutions to transfer and mitigate monetary responsibility. While the Editor’s Note in the first two decades previewed ECJ’s published articles, this Note will similarly provide examples of some of the topics and information learned over the past three years. The goal of pursuing and achieving better environmental outcomes to protect our health, environment and natural resources should be universally accepted and adopted. However, as stated in last year’s Note, environmental laws and regulations are often made without regard to their clarity, practical implementation, enforcement, or economic consequences. Laws are often made for political reasons rather than being practical, effective, or enforceable. Ultimately, there are significant costs involved to comply environmental laws and regulations and for resulting injuries. These costs, which include costs for prevention, damages and losses will largely be spread among individuals, companies, governments, and environmental insurance companies. As such, individuals and companies need to be more proactive with exploring insurance solutions to transfer individual and corporate responsibility to insurance companies before the environmental issue becomes a known pollution condition or claim. To the extent any bulleted topic below is of interest, you should be able to locate the published article or articles from the past few years or please contact me.","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"34 1","pages":"1 - 5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43999914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Future Disease Burden of Pandemic Covid-19 for Individuals, Communities, and Society","authors":"R. Michaels","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2021.2015821","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2021.2015821","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Pandemic Covid-19 has exposed tension between personal choice and public health policy. Vaccination has damped pandemic inertia in the U.S., but emergence of highly infectious variants such as delta and omicron has increased infection of fully vaccinated people. This worrisome trend justifies vaccine booster eligibility and access for all vaccinated people in a timeframe responding to waning protection. In restricting booster eligibility, US FDA and CDC statements indicate failure to consider that SARS-CoV-2 might be persistent, meaning that it might remain dormant in immune-privileged “refugia” such as the central nervous system of previously infected people, even if their Covid-19 symptoms had been mild or non-existent. Opportunistic re-activation of dormant viruses can cause severe illness, as in childhood chickenpox producing adult shingles decades later. External re-infection is unnecessary. Consistent with the “precautionary principle,” the overriding FDA and CDC public health priority should be to prevent as many SARS-CoV-2 infections as possible, not tolerate them, assuming optimistically that they will not impose major public health and associated economic burdens in the future. We naturally have focused upon our tragic past losses. We also must focus upon the future, learning from Covid-19 to manage pro-actively the inevitable next pandemic.","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"34 1","pages":"193 - 207"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47566708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}