Almost certainly you’ve seen headlines about wastewater treatment plants around North America joining the fight against COVID-19 by testing wastewater in an effort to predict viral hotspots. Our industry is well positioned to be a key player in the fight through this kind of routine testing during the pandemic. Researchers have confirmed that the COVID-19 […]
How much warming will greenhouse gas emissions cause in the coming years? It’s one of the most fundamental questions about climate change — and also one of the trickiest to answer. Now, a major study claims to have narrowed down the range of possible estimates. It presents both good and bad news. The worst-case climate scenarios may […]
U.S. dam safety frameworks have helped to prevent major calamities, but the May collapse of the 95-year-old Edenville Dam in Michigan illustrates that key failure risks remain—often involving many causes, according to a study of dam safety risk assessments by Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Ever since it became clear the COVID-19 pandemic would send the U.S. economy into a tailspin, there’s been lots of talk about using government stimulus funds to create clean energy jobs rather than propping up fossil fuel companies whose business model is fueling the climate crisis.
The House yesterday cleared a sweeping public lands package to be signed into law — a historic achievement that could have long-standing political repercussions in both parties and chambers. The House’s 310-107 passage of the “Great American Outdoors Act” came nearly a month after the Senate advanced its version, 73-25.
Washington has joined New York, California, and 17 other states plus the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit to prevent the Trump Administration’s proposal to change the Clean Water Act.
Why Wastewater Testing is Critical in the Fight Against COVID-19
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Treatment Plant Operators Magazineby Tim DobbinsAlmost certainly you’ve seen headlines about wastewater treatment plants around North America joining the fight against COVID-19 by testing wastewater in an effort to predict viral hotspots. Our industry is well positioned to be a key player in the fight through this kind of routine testing during the pandemic. Researchers have confirmed that the COVID-19 […]
Groundbreaking Study: Earth Will Warm 4.9 to 7 Degrees F
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /E&E Newsby Chelsea HarveyHow much warming will greenhouse gas emissions cause in the coming years? It’s one of the most fundamental questions about climate change — and also one of the trickiest to answer. Now, a major study claims to have narrowed down the range of possible estimates. It presents both good and bad news. The worst-case climate scenarios may […]
As Flood Season Settles In, Experts Shed Light on Dam Safety Problems
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Engineering News-Recordby Jonathan KellerU.S. dam safety frameworks have helped to prevent major calamities, but the May collapse of the 95-year-old Edenville Dam in Michigan illustrates that key failure risks remain—often involving many causes, according to a study of dam safety risk assessments by Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
California Still Doesn’t Have a Plan to Bring Back Clean Energy Jobs Lost to COVID-19
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Los Angeles Timesby Sammy RothEver since it became clear the COVID-19 pandemic would send the U.S. economy into a tailspin, there’s been lots of talk about using government stimulus funds to create clean energy jobs rather than propping up fossil fuel companies whose business model is fueling the climate crisis.
House Sends Lands Bill to Trump Against Political Backdrop
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /E&E Newsby Emma DumainThe House yesterday cleared a sweeping public lands package to be signed into law — a historic achievement that could have long-standing political repercussions in both parties and chambers. The House’s 310-107 passage of the “Great American Outdoors Act” came nearly a month after the Senate advanced its version, 73-25.
Washington Sues to Protect Clean Water Act from Rollback
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Patch (Seattle)by Charles WoodmanWashington has joined New York, California, and 17 other states plus the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit to prevent the Trump Administration’s proposal to change the Clean Water Act.