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Managing The Risks Of Co2 Sequestration, Amy Hardberger

Faculty Articles

Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) is an emerging technological development which enables coal to be used while avoiding significant greenhouse-gas emissions. The most effective way to combat the predicted impacts of climate change is to limit carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, particularly from coal-burning power plants. CCS is ready to be deployed now but is expensive. Although CCS presents challenges, environmental concerns can be mitigated through careful project planning and execution. If the current administration successfully passes and funds a climate bill, CCS will achieve the incentive needed for commercialization.

There are several risks associated with CCS. Some of the most …

Enhanced Water Quality Protection In Florida: An Analysis Of The Regulatory And Practical Significance Of An Outstanding Florida Water Designation, Thomas T. Ankersen, Richard Hamann, Rachel King, Megan Wegerif, John November

UF Law Faculty Publications

The Outstanding Florida Water (OFW) designation is the highest protection offered to a body of water by the state of Florida and is available only to those waters whose “natural attributes” warrant it. An OFW designation provides that water body with an antidegradation standard for certain activities affecting its water quality. Ordinarily, waters in Florida must meet the criteria established by rule for their respective class of water (based on the Florida water body classification system), regardless of existing water quality. Once a water body is designated as an OFW, however, a baseline water quality standard is set based on …