Assessing Global Drinking Water Potential From Electricity-Free Evaporation Device
A Nature Communications study discusses potential benefits from using an electricity-free evaporation device to create global drinking water. According to
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Ranchers Reported Abandoned Oil Wells Spewing Wastewater. A New Study Blames Fracking.
A new study links fracking to water contamination in Texas. According to the Texas Tribune, “We established a significant link
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Mayor Karen Bass Introduces Ambitious Public Transit Plan for LA Olympics
LA’s mayor plans a “car-free” Olympics for its next hosting. According to Fox News, Bass wants to restrict vehicle access
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Tolls for Fort Myers Beach? Why the Town’s Proposal Fell Through
Matanzas Pass Bridge will not be converted into a tolled bridge, despite town interest. According to Fox 4 News Southwest
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California Receives More Than Half a Billion Dollars in Federal Funds To Improve Power
New legislation aims to improve California’s electric grid and energy. According to California State Governor Gavin Newsome, the agencies, grid
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Energy Department Awards $2.2b To Strengthen the Electrical Grid and Add Clean Power
New federal funding will help combat extreme weather, facilitate cleaner energy and help meet power demand. According to AP News,
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Immediate Need for Sustainable Funding and Improvements for Oregon’s Infrastructure
The state of Oregon’s infrastructure is in need of improvement, with its current rating falling short of desirable by the
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Climate Change Is Increasing Stress on Thousands of Aging Dams
Aging U.S. dams are given an overall “D” grade by the American Civil Society of Engineers, and many lack emergency
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MIT Researchers Develop Tool To Optimize Environmental Impact
Researchers at MIT have created an innovative new tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from America’s roads. According to Hoodline,
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Biden-Harris Administration Funds $427 Million in Upgrades for U.S. Airports
Biden-Harris admin allocates $427M to modernize U.S. airports, enhancing safety and capacity. According to Travel and Tour World, the Federal
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DOE Announces Notice of Intent for $112.5 Million Funding Opportunity in Wave Energy Development
The US Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office issued a notice of intent to provide up to $112.5 million
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DOT Helps Rural Counties Find Funding, With Deadlines Approaching
The Department of Transportation Has Curated Resources Specifically for Rural Counties, Including Information and Tutorials to Help Them Make Their
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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4 Million for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements to Support Job Creation in Independence, Oregon
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4 million grant to
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Crews Stationed Around Tampa To Clean out Stormwater Drains Ahead of Tropical System
Stormwater cleanup crews clean out stormwater drains and monitor water levels in the city of Tampa in preparation of expected
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DOT Report to Congress: Decarbonizing U.S. Transportation
Read the U.S. Department of Transportation’s full report to Congress on decarbonizing U.S. transportation, linked below. According to the U.S.
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Department of Energy To Set ‘Uniform Procedures’ for Interconnecting Energy Projects
Senate Bill 391 will set uniformity measures to improve New Hampshire energy processes. According to the New Hampshire Bulletin, Gov.
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Stuck Bridges, Buckling Roads − Wreaking Havoc on America’s Aging Infrastructure
Record heat is exacerbating the U.S.’s already faltering infrastructure. According to The Conversation, when a road is built, it is
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Stantec Providing Construction Management Services for City of Lynchburg
Stantec is continuing its partnership with the city of Lynchburg, Virginia to help mitigate sewer overflow and manage the effects
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U.S. Coastal Communities Get $575M To Guard Against Floods, Other Climate Disasters
The federal government is giving more than a half-billion dollars to coastal communities to help them use nature-based preventative measures
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NOAA Announces Nearly $220 Million for Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience
The Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is recommending nearly $220 million in funding, and an additional
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DOT Secretary Buttigieg Notes Federal Aid’s Impact on Supply Chains
“Our supply chains are stronger, are more resilient, than they were three-and-a-half years ago,” he said during a keynote address
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Department of Transportation Commits $5B To Repair Significant Large Bridges Across the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that more than $5 billion in grant awards will be used to repair or
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U.S. DOE Announces $33 Million for Advanced Concentrating Solar-Thermal Projects Across Seven States
In line with the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $33 million
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U.S. DOE Announces $48.6m Funding for Offshore Wind R&D
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) has announced the Offshore Wind National and Regional Research
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Secures Over $80 Million for Alabama Infrastructure
As a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senator Katie Britt voted to advance the Fiscal Year
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