Making a Difference for the Environment as an Ascending Professional

Making a Difference for the Environment as an Ascending Professional

Author: Ann Gisinger January 22, 2024 Duration: 33:48

Today’s episode highlights the critical environmental work of two exceptional professionals: Will Chandler, a project manager and wastewater infrastructure expert with Weston & Sampson, and Lauren Karam, an associate and air quality and climate attorney with Beveridge & Diamond. Together, they delve into their career trajectories and share profound insights into the positive impact of their environmental work. This is the second episode in our three-part series highlighting the winners of EBC’s 2023 Ascending Leader Award.

As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/

Links from the episode:

EPA CERCLA Overview: https://www.epa.gov/superfund/superfund-cercla-overview

Narragansett Bay Commissioner Combined Sewer Overflow (tunnel project): https://www.narrabay.com/programs-and-initiatives/combined-sewer-overflow/

SEC ESG Regulation Pushed to 2024: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/sec-goalposts-on-climate-disclosure-regulation-slide-into-2024

Where to find Lauren and Will:

Lauren’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-karam-94851258/

Lauren’s Bio: https://www.bdlaw.com/lauren-m-karam/

Will’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-chandler-p-e-99425667/

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

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Hosted by Ann Gisinger, Energy Environment Economy digs into the complex and critical intersections suggested by its name. This isn't a surface-level discussion; it's a deep dive into the practical challenges and innovations shaping our world, from modernizing our electrical grids and scaling renewable energy to managing stormwater and redeveloping brownfield sites. Each conversation in this podcast features thought leaders who are actively working on issues like climate adaptation, emerging contaminants, and solid waste management, providing listeners with grounded insights from the field. The discussions, presented by the Environmental Business Council of New England, move beyond theory to explore the real-world economic and policy decisions that drive environmental progress. Tuning in, you'll hear experts unpack how these technical fields directly impact communities and commerce, offering a nuanced perspective that connects scientific detail with broader societal outcomes. For anyone curious about the forces designing our sustainable future, this series provides essential context and analysis, making the vital links between energy systems, environmental health, and economic viability clear and compelling.
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