National Ground Water Association and others draft letter to EPA Administrator, urging science and research to be the leading factor in determining PFAS regulations.
The average US home used nearly 729 additional gallons of water in April than it did in February, according to a new study from water-monitoring company Phyn. This means usage was up 21% daily, as most Americans followed orders to work and shelter from home, in an effort to “flatten the curve” and curb the […]
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling on federal agencies to use emergency powers to “accelerate” infrastructure projects on federal lands as a response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Senate on Thursday moved to advance a bill that would permanently fund the popular Land and Water Conservation Fund while the House introduced a companion bill.
With climate change-amplified wildfires and power shut-offs becoming commonplace, all Californians are worried about how to stay safe and keep the lights on. Thousands have already purchased dirty, dangerous and noisy fossil fuel generators that exacerbate air pollution and climate change. New research suggests that polluted air is linked to higher COVID-19 death rates. And coronavirus […]
Mayor Jim Kenney kicked off a recent briefing on Philadelphia’s coronavirus response with an unusual request for residents: Be careful what you flush. Between mid-March, when the city’s stay-at-home order was issued, and the end of April, most of the 19 sewer and storm water pumping stations in Philadelphia had experienced clogs from face masks, […]
Leading Water Associations Urge EPA to Expedite Regulation of PFAS
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Water WorldNational Ground Water Association and others draft letter to EPA Administrator, urging science and research to be the leading factor in determining PFAS regulations.
US Home Water Use Up 21% Daily During COVID-19 Crisis
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Tech Republicby N.F. MendozaThe average US home used nearly 729 additional gallons of water in April than it did in February, according to a new study from water-monitoring company Phyn. This means usage was up 21% daily, as most Americans followed orders to work and shelter from home, in an effort to “flatten the curve” and curb the […]
Trump Uses ‘Emergency’ to Speed Up Infrastructure Projects
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Bloomberg Lawby Bobby Magill and Stephen LeePresident Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling on federal agencies to use emergency powers to “accelerate” infrastructure projects on federal lands as a response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Senate Advances Conservation Fund Bill, House Introduces Companion
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Hillby Rachel FrazinThe Senate on Thursday moved to advance a bill that would permanently fund the popular Land and Water Conservation Fund while the House introduced a companion bill.
Opinion: California Needs Clean, Healthy and Safe Local Energy Systems – Microgrids
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CalMattersby Steve Weissman and Barry VesserWith climate change-amplified wildfires and power shut-offs becoming commonplace, all Californians are worried about how to stay safe and keep the lights on. Thousands have already purchased dirty, dangerous and noisy fossil fuel generators that exacerbate air pollution and climate change. New research suggests that polluted air is linked to higher COVID-19 death rates. And coronavirus […]
Epidemic of Wipes and Masks Plague Sewers, Storm Drains
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /AP Newsby Claudia Lauer and John FlesherMayor Jim Kenney kicked off a recent briefing on Philadelphia’s coronavirus response with an unusual request for residents: Be careful what you flush. Between mid-March, when the city’s stay-at-home order was issued, and the end of April, most of the 19 sewer and storm water pumping stations in Philadelphia had experienced clogs from face masks, […]