Christopher Sales is an environmental microbiologist, and until recently, his world was about harnessing the power of microorganisms to break down contaminants in the environment. But a resilient intruder that does not succumb to the same old tricks has shaken up the remediation community and led Sales to look outside of his field for a […]
Rural water utilities are accusing 3M Co., E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. and other companies of potentially contaminating groundwater wells with firefighting foam containing chemicals that take forever to degrade. The city of Millington, Tenn., joined by the National Rural Water Association, alleged in a complaint Tuesday that the companies developed, marketed, and […]
Worried that an earthquake could collapse a big dam south of San Francisco, officials have ordered its reservoir to be completely drained by October to reduce the risk of floodwaters spilling into Silicon Valley. The 240-foot (73-meter) high earthen Anderson Dam, built in 1950 between San Jose and the community of Morgan Hill, poses too […]
Tree nut growers are 23% more likely than other farmers to take advantage of drought assistance, even if it costs them more money in the short term, according to a university study. Growers of nuts – particularly almonds – place a higher dollar value on USDA monetary and technical aid and are willing to take […]
Last week, President Trump inserted himself directly in a decades-long internal water battle between Northern and Southern California. Now, the debate is heading to court. “I’m very disappointed the Governor decided to sue. We’ve been working very closely with the State of California,” Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman said. After years on the sidelines, the Bureau […]
The Bay Area is dotted with at least 145 dams where failure or misoperation could result in death or property destruction, yet many lack required emergency plans, according to an analysis of state data. Most of these “high-hazard” dams were built before 1960. While not at a higher risk of failure, they could endanger countless […]
Researchers Blast ‘Forever Chemicals” into Oblivion With Plasma
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Grist by Emily PontecorvoChristopher Sales is an environmental microbiologist, and until recently, his world was about harnessing the power of microorganisms to break down contaminants in the environment. But a resilient intruder that does not succumb to the same old tricks has shaken up the remediation community and led Sales to look outside of his field for a […]
Rural Utilities Sue 3M, DuPont Over PFAS Well Contamination
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Bloomberg Environmentby Amena H. SaiyidRural water utilities are accusing 3M Co., E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. and other companies of potentially contaminating groundwater wells with firefighting foam containing chemicals that take forever to degrade. The city of Millington, Tenn., joined by the National Rural Water Association, alleged in a complaint Tuesday that the companies developed, marketed, and […]
Earthquake Risk Prompts Order to Drain California Dam
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-TribuneWorried that an earthquake could collapse a big dam south of San Francisco, officials have ordered its reservoir to be completely drained by October to reduce the risk of floodwaters spilling into Silicon Valley. The 240-foot (73-meter) high earthen Anderson Dam, built in 1950 between San Jose and the community of Morgan Hill, poses too […]
Tree Nut Growers More Likely to use Drought Assistance
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Western FarmPress by Tim HeardenTree nut growers are 23% more likely than other farmers to take advantage of drought assistance, even if it costs them more money in the short term, according to a university study. Growers of nuts – particularly almonds – place a higher dollar value on USDA monetary and technical aid and are willing to take […]
California Water Debate Heads to Court After Trump Joins Discussion
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Fox 5by Nexstar Media WireLast week, President Trump inserted himself directly in a decades-long internal water battle between Northern and Southern California. Now, the debate is heading to court. “I’m very disappointed the Governor decided to sue. We’ve been working very closely with the State of California,” Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman said. After years on the sidelines, the Bureau […]
Dozens of High-Risk Bay Area Dams Lack Required Emergency Plans
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /San Francisco Chronicleby Joaquin PalominoThe Bay Area is dotted with at least 145 dams where failure or misoperation could result in death or property destruction, yet many lack required emergency plans, according to an analysis of state data. Most of these “high-hazard” dams were built before 1960. While not at a higher risk of failure, they could endanger countless […]