The waste and recycling industry is seeking flexibility from the EPA on waste permit enforcement as it anticipates the effects of the new coronavirus pandemic.
The cost of fallowing upwards of one million acres of farmland across California will be measured in the billions of dollars to the state’s economy as an estimated 85,000 jobs are lost and farm income declines by more than $7 billion annually, according to a university report.
To help battle the coronavirus outbreak, governors of several states have shut down all but essential services in recent days. This has left building departments, state building associations and elected officials inundated with questions from contractors in affected areas. Heads of AEC firms of all sizes and functions, including subcontractors and architects, are looking for guidance on […]
While California will not receive a soaking rain similar to what occurred at the beginning of the week, residents across the state can expect unsettled weather to stick around through Wednesday.
March rain has left Salt River Project reservoirs as full as they’ve been in a decade. The company is discharging water to make room for the runoff, providing a boost to the underlying aquifers.
U.S. electric utilities and other energy companies are preparing to have key personnel remain at power plants and operations centers to ensure the facilities remain online during the coronavirus pandemic. The federal government considers power plants part of the nation’s critical infrastructure.
Waste Industry Asks EPA to Stay Enforcement During Pandemic
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Bloomberg Environmentby Sylvia CarignanThe waste and recycling industry is seeking flexibility from the EPA on waste permit enforcement as it anticipates the effects of the new coronavirus pandemic.
SGMA To Dry Up One-Fifth of Irrigated SJ Valley Farmland
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Western Farm Pressby Todd FitchetteThe cost of fallowing upwards of one million acres of farmland across California will be measured in the billions of dollars to the state’s economy as an estimated 85,000 jobs are lost and farm income declines by more than $7 billion annually, according to a university report.
Construction Can Continue in New York, California and Illinois Amid Shutdown Orders. In Other Regions, It’s Banned
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Construction Diveby Jenn GoodmanTo help battle the coronavirus outbreak, governors of several states have shut down all but essential services in recent days. This has left building departments, state building associations and elected officials inundated with questions from contractors in affected areas. Heads of AEC firms of all sizes and functions, including subcontractors and architects, are looking for guidance on […]
Relentless Storms Continue to Soak Golden State With Rain, Mountain Snow
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Accuweatherby Brandon BuckinghamWhile California will not receive a soaking rain similar to what occurred at the beginning of the week, residents across the state can expect unsettled weather to stick around through Wednesday.
Groundwater Aquifers Can Expect A Boost From March Rains
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Fronterasby Bret JaspersMarch rain has left Salt River Project reservoirs as full as they’ve been in a decade. The company is discharging water to make room for the runoff, providing a boost to the underlying aquifers.
Morning Brief: Power Plants Part of Nation’s Critical Infrastructure, Staff to Remain Onsite for Weeks, Months
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /PV Magazineby Eric WesoffU.S. electric utilities and other energy companies are preparing to have key personnel remain at power plants and operations centers to ensure the facilities remain online during the coronavirus pandemic. The federal government considers power plants part of the nation’s critical infrastructure.