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Published on: 25 Feb 2008 By (Dianne Saxe)

Is it better to pay taxes on income or on pollution?

For forty years, Canadian environmental law has tried to defeat economics. That is, we have forbidden people and businesses from doing things that save them money, and commanded them to do things that cost money. In the circumstances, it’s amazing that we’ve accomplished so much: air is clea…

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Published on: 1 Feb 2008 By (Dianne Saxe)

Berendsen Changes the Rules for Contaminated Sites

Every so often, a court decision changes the rules. Everyone interested in contaminated sites needs to understand what Berendsen v. Ontario has changed.At first glance, there is nothing unusual about the facts. Farmer buys land for dream dairy farm. The cows become sick; he loses money. He b…

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Published on: 28 Jan 2008 By (Dianne Saxe)

10 Things You Need to Know About Contaminated Sites

A frightening amount of money is spent every year in litigation and other anguish over contaminated sites. In terms of harm to human health and the environment, contaminated sites are far less important than clean air, clean water, climate change and urban sprawl. But because of the regulato…

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Published on: 25 Jan 2008 By (Dianne Saxe)

Ontario Moving Towards Ban on Cosmetic Use of Pesticides

Following the lead blazed by the City of Toronto and other municipalities, the Ontario government has promised to adopt “New legislation [to] ban the cosmetic use of pesticides in cities and towns.” Now, until February 17, 2008, it is seeking public comments on how the ban should work.…

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Published on: 24 Jan 2008 By (Dianne Saxe)

Computers in Law Offices: Good or Bad for the Environment?

How do computers affect the environmental footprint of law offices?It’s easy to add up the negatives. Computers and their peripherals (printers, modems, cables, hubs, etc.) have large resource demands, pollute indoor air and create hazardous waste. Computers chew up power, paper and ot…

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