NTSB Issues Investigative Update for Baltimore Bridge Collapse
A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveals that the cargo ship Dali experienced multiple catastrophic electrical
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Design Style Selected For New Burnside Bridge
On September 12, 2024, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the inverted Y design for the new Burnside
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National Wastewater Surveillance Could Prevent Future Pandemics
A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine highlights the critical role of wastewater surveillance in
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Agricultural Land Near Solar and Wind Projects Usually Remained in Agriculture After Development
Between 2012 and 2020, a significant portion of agricultural land in the U.S. was utilized for solar and wind energy
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New Battery for Electric Cars Could be Safer and Offer Better Performance
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have unveiled a groundbreaking solid-state battery design that promises to significantly enhance the
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EPA Awards $1M in Research Funding for Drinking Water Treatment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $1 million research grant to Cornwell Research Group to assess and
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South Carolina receives over $4M from Department of Energy
The Department of Energy announced $18.9 million in grants to 12 disadvantaged communities, aiming to revitalize areas impacted by nuclear
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U.S. senators from Kansas, Colorado, Arizona introduce bill to unlock funds for water preservation
The Water Project Navigators Act aims to assist states, Native American tribes, and local communities in drought-stricken areas by creating
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Flowing Forward: Addressing America’s Aging Water Infrastructure Challenges
The aging U.S. water infrastructure underscores the need for comprehensive reforms to ensure safe, reliable nationwide water supplies. While U.S.
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EV Infrastructure Development Improving, But Regional Disparities Continue
New research found significant regional disparities in U.S. electric vehicle infrastructure, with Delaware rising to the top due to increased
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U.S. Transportation Secretary talks Infrastructure during tour of Trowbridge road work zone
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg toured the I-496 and U.S.-127 construction site in Michigan, supported by a $36 million grant
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Vermont receives $51M from the Department of Transportation to reimburse flood repair costs
Vermont will receive $51 million from the FHWA’s Emergency Relief Program to reimburse repair costs from the severe flooding in
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Five Huge Bridge Projects Coming to the U.S.
Major infrastructure projects underway include the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada, the $1.3 billion movable rail
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Francine Weakens Moving Inland as the Storm Leaves Behind Flooding and Widespread Power Outages
Hurricane Francine caused widespread sewer system issues in Jefferson Parish, as canals remained high and pumping systems struggled to manage
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How U.S. Water Infrastructure Works
According to the Council on Foreign Relations, the U.S. water system is a sprawling, complex series of networks with the
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Transforming Your Water Agency’s Project Pipeline
According to Water Finance & Management, Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), based in Southern California, has helped create a roadmap
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New Onshore Renewable Energy Progress in Nevada to Create Jobs and Lower Energy Costs
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Department’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is finalizing two projects and moving
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Porous Concrete to Combat Big Apple Overflows
According to WEF, “climate change is bringing with it rainstorms that can overwhelm our sewers and cause flooding across the
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EPA Pacific Southwest Region Emergency Response Team Earns Prestigious Public Service Award
According to the EPA, the Partnership for Public Service announced it had awarded the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal
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Ensuring a Sustainable Future for Los Angeles’ Wastewater Management
Since its inception in 1923, the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts have been the bedrock of wastewater and solid waste
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National League of Cities Award 12 U.S. Cities Economic Mobility Funding
According to the National League of Cities, through a competitive application process, NLC selected the following municipalities to participate in
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U.S. Department of Transportation Provides $3 Million to Repair Roads and Bridges Damaged by Flooding
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, “the emergency funding we’re sending to Connecticut will help reopen the roads and bridges
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NHTSA Estimates Traffic Fatalities Declined in the First Half of 2024
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released its early estimates of traffic
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$7.5 billion in Available Financing for Water Infrastructure Projects
According to the EPA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of $7.5 billion of Water Infrastructure Finance and
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Iconic Infrastructure: The John F. Kennedy Bridge
The Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, originally known as the Triborough Bridge, stands as a testament to New York City’s engineering
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