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SPRingBoard Environmental Law PodcastBrownfield Remediation in New York State: Key Regulatory Changes and Implications for DevelopersSummaryThis special episode of SPRingBoard was recorded as part of a joint webinar hosted by Sive, Paget & Riesel P.C. and Bousquet Holstein PLLC.Revised regulations for New York's environmental remediation programs (including the Brownfield Cleanup Program) took effect on December 31, 2025. For developers and environmental professionals, the final Part 375 regulations clarify certain issues while raising new challenges and opportunities. The final Part 375 regulations will also significantly impact the availability and anticipated amount of brownfield tax credits for many sites, including some sites already in the BCP. This joint webinar by Sive, Paget...
2026-03-171h 28
SPRingBoard Environmental Law PodcastTurning Off The Tap: The Future of PFAS Regulation Under Shifting Federal and State LawsSummaryIn the latest episode of the SPRingBoard Environmental Law Podcast, host Ahlia Bethea guides us through a discussion on one of the most pervasive and daunting environmental threats: PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals.”As scientific evidence mounts and public concern grows, PFAS contamination has become a flashpoint for legal, regulatory, and equity debates across the country. Recent federal actions, such as the EPA’s first-ever national drinking water limits and subsequent rollbacks, have sparked intense discussion about the future of regulation and the role of states in filling federal gaps.To dissect these...
2025-12-1852 min
SPRingBoard Environmental Law PodcastUnlocking the Ocean Sink: Permitting and Deployment of Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal TechnologiesSummaryIn the latest episode of the SPRingBoard Environmental Law Podcast, host Michael Hannaman explores one of the most promising and complex frontiers in climate innovation: Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR).As global emissions continue to rise and the path to limiting warming to 1.5°C narrows, mCDR technologies are emerging as a key mitigation tool. These technologies leverage the ocean’s natural carbon cycle to capture and store CO₂, but questions remain about paths forward to large-scale deployment.To unpack this topic, Michael is joined by Garrett Boudinot (founder and CEO of Vycarb) and M...
2025-11-1358 min
SPRingBoard Environmental Law PodcastAI's Double-Edged Sword: Navigating Environmental Impact and OpportunitySummaryIn the fourth episode of the SPRingBoard Environmental Law Podcast, host Ahlia Bethea dives into the urgent and complex intersection of artificial intelligence and environmental sustainability with guests Shaolei Ren (Associate Professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of California, Riverside) and Will Kletter (COO at ClimateAi). Together, they explore the environmental costs and transformative potential of AI, from the resource demands of large language models to the promise of predictive modeling in enhancing climate resilience. The episode clarifies key AI concepts, including generative AI, large language models, and predictive analytics, while ad...
2025-10-2239 min
SPRingBoard Environmental Law PodcastBuilding a Sustainable Future: The Role of ConstructionSummaryIn this episode of Springboard, host Ahlia Bethea discusses the evolving intersection of construction and sustainability with guests Amanda Kaminsky (Director of Sustainability at Consigli Construction Co., Inc) and Alexis Saba (Associate at SPR). They explore local action like NYC’s Local Law 97, the changing definitions of sustainability in construction, and the roles of public and private sectors in driving sustainable practices. The conversation also addresses the challenges faced in implementing sustainability measures, the importance of transparency, and the innovations in building materials and reuse strategies. In this conversation, Amanda and Alexis discuss the complexities and ad...
2025-06-0248 min
SPRingBoard Environmental Law PodcastClimate Justice in NYC: Strategies for Equitable Climate AdaptationSummary In this episode, SPR associate Michael Hannaman and Professor Sheila R. Foster of Columbia University’s Climate School discuss climate resiliency and adaptation efforts in New York City, with an emphasis on climate justice and community engagement efforts. The conversation explores the dimensions of climate justice, and the roles of data and of local expertise in understanding and addressing climate vulnerabilities. The discussion also touches on the challenge of, and potential solutions to, climate gentrification, and the importance of solutions like distributed energy. In a moment where federal funding and federal support for climate action is unce...
2025-04-1437 min
SPRingBoard Environmental Law PodcastReflecting & Looking Ahead: The Biden Presidency and Incoming Trump Administration's Impact on Environmental LawSummary:
In this inaugural episode of SPRingBoard Environmental Law Podcast, SPR Attorney Ahlia Bethea hosts Columbia Law Professor Michael Gerrard and Conservation Law Foundation Senior Vice President Kate Sinding Daly to discuss the anticipated changes in environmental law and policy under Donald Trump's second presidency. The conversation explores the differences between the Trump and Biden administrations, the role of the EPA, state responses to federal policies, and the impact on environmental justice communities. The speakers also highlight the importance of the private sector and the global implications of U.S. environmental policy, concluding with a look at future opportunities...
2025-01-2043 min
SPRingBoard Environmental Law PodcastWelcome to SPRingBoard Environmental Law Podcast
Welcome to SPRingBoard Environmental Law Podcast. In each episode, we’ll bring you timely insights from leaders in environmental law. SPRingBoard offers a platform for conversations with environmental consultants, academics, activists, and other professionals who drive change in this evolving field. Tune in for discussions on emerging issues, landmark cases, and new challenges shaping the future of environmental law. Join us on SPRLaw.com or wherever you listen to podcasts for thoughtful and engaging conversations that matter.
2025-01-0800 min
Environmental Echo with PWGC's Paul K. BoycePFAS Litigation Unpacked: Legal Insights with Elizabeth Knauer, Esq. (Part 2)Welcome back to the PWGC Environmental Podcast! In Part 2 of our series on PFAS, we continue our deep dive with Elizabeth Knauer, Esq. Principal at Sive, Paget & Riesel. Hosted by Paul Boyce, President of PWGC, and joined by Derek Ersbak, PWGC Vice President, this episode explores new legal developments in PFAS litigation, including groundbreaking case precedents, emerging claims in the Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Multidistrict Litigation (MDL), and the federal government's role in liability. AFFF MDL involves consolidated lawsuits against manufacturers of firefighting foam products that contain PFAS, often referred to as 'forever chemicals,' which are linked to env...
2024-12-1814 minEnvironmental Echo with PWGC's Paul K. BoyceNavigating PFAS Regulations and Superfund DesignationsEpisode Description: Join Paul Boyce, PE, PG, President and CEO of PWGC, as he hosts Elizabeth Knauer, Esq., Principal at Sive, Paget & Riesel, and a seasoned expert in environmental law, for an in-depth discussion on PFAS regulations, CERCLA implications, and Superfund designations. PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals used in various industrial applications and consumer products including firefighting foams, water-repellent fabrics, and coatings for food packaging. Elizabeth shares her extensive experience in litigating environmental contamination cases and the emerging regulatory landscape surrounding PFAS, a persistent contaminant affecting public water supplies nationwide. Co-hosting this episode is Derek...
2024-11-1229 min
New York City Bar Association PodcastLooking Forward And Looking Back: The Path To Deep Emissions Reductions In New York City's BuildingsNew York City has set ambitious goals to reduce our City’s greenhouse gas emissions 80% by the year 2050 (“80x50”) in order to help stave off the most devastating impacts of climate change. To accomplish this, deep emissions cuts will be needed across every sector of the City, including from buildings, which account for two-thirds of all greenhouse gas emissions generated in New York City. This program will celebrate and build upon the impressive work that has been accomplished to develop consensus around the New York City Council’s Intro. 1253-C, a first-of-its-kind piece of legislation passed as part of New York Cit...
2019-05-304h 51
Lawyer 2 LawyerThe Paris Agreement on Climate ChangeOn June 1st 2017, President Trump announced that the United States will withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. This accord was negotiated in 2015 to limit and reduce global warming. Environmental organizations voiced their outrage over the decision citing a denial of climate change and a threat to our environment, whereas supporters of the withdrawal praised President Trump’s decision claiming it would create domestic energy production and jobs stateside. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, host Bob Ambrogi joins environmental attorney Jeffrey B. Gracer from the firm Sive, Paget & Riesel and Nicolas Loris, an economist from The Heritage Foundation, as they tak...
2017-06-0935 min
Life After SandyFlood-Resistant Neighborhood Would Be 80 Years in the MakingA team of architects and consultants is proposing to build a new neighborhood of residential towers and office buildings on landfill in the East River as part of a counter-intuitive plan to make the city more flood resistant.
The idea, called Seaport City, was hatched last year by the Bloomberg administration. It would be constructed high enough to block major storm surges from flooding the Financial District and also generate enough money to pay for itself and potentially another $900 million worth of resiliency projects around the city by selling the development rights, according to the study expected...
2014-05-2203 min