First Federally Funded EV Charging Station Opens in Ohio
The federal government is building more electric vehicle charging stations across the U.S. According to Government Technology, the federal government
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $775 Million to Plug Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells
Orphaned wells are being plugged across the nation; officials say public health benefits. According to the U.S. Department of the
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Department of Energy Awards $2 Million to UAW-CMGE To Build High Road Training Pathways for America’s Climate Workforce
The DOE awards $6 million for development of the High Road Battery Training Program to benefit climate and U.S. workers.
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The EPA Is Enacting a Historic Pesticide Ban
The EPA enacts historic pesticide ban on pesticide linked to unborn fetus developmental problems. According to Mother Jones, “dacthal, the
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Public Transport Enthusiast Traveled From Canada to Mexico by Only Taking City Buses
A Canadian engineer and pubic transport enthusiast travels only by public city transport over nine days, ending his trip in
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U.S. Transportation Department Announces Ambitious, High-Tech Roadway Safety Plan
DOT plans to deploy new vehicle-to-everything/”V2X” technology by 2036. According to The Detroit News, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced
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Mizzou Scientists Achieve More Than 98% Efficiency Removing Nanoplastics From Water
Scientists at the University of Missouri are pioneering a solution to remove plastics from water. According to the University of
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Rice University-Built Reactor Yields Green Ammonia and Purified Water
Researchers at Rice University are studying a carbon-neutral water purification process aided by new University reactor. According to Rice University,
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US Government Reveals $636M in Airport Infrastructure Grants
President Biden’s infrastructure boost affords $636 million in grants to U.S. airports as part of the Airport Improvement Programme. According
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Is China’s Threat to U.S. Critical Infrastructure Overblown?
Scythe CEO argues China is more likely to attack U.S. military than “random U.S. infrastructure” if war were to break
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Infrastructure: Pessimistic or Optimistic?
A new study reveals Americans’ outlook on infrastructure. According to Connected World, GHD released a report—CROSSROADS—on the perspectives of the role
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Department of Energy Recognizes GM Fort Wayne for Emission Reduction
General Motors Fort Wayne Assembly plant reduces carbon emissions by 30% in 5 years. According to 89.1 WBOI, the United
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Beyond Tariffs: Unveiling the Geopolitics of Electric Vehicles Through Supply Chains
A look at electric vehicle geopolitics from The Diplomat. According to The Diplomat, to fully grasp the geopolitics of EVs,
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Jeff Landry Names His Picks for Powerful State Port Board, Aimed at Collaboration
Louisiana governor announces his selections to “collectively address critical issues facing our ports.” According to Nola, the new Louisiana Ports
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St. Paul’s 1-Cent Sales Tax Funding $750 Million in Road Construction
1-Cent Sales Tax brings big relief to St. Paul, Minnesota roads. According to CBS News, voters approved a 1-cent increase to
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Reservoir of Liquid Water Found Deep in Martian Rocks
The BBC discusses the implications for water found on Mars. According to the BBC, scientists have discovered a reservoir of
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Wastewater Treatment Plants in Frederick County, Municipalities Receive State Grants
$11 million in funding has been allocated to restore wastewater treatment plants in Frederick County, Maryland. According to the Frederick
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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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