Resiliency News

  1. Biden-Harris Administration Announces Selections For Nearly $3 Billion Of Investments In Clean Ports As Part Of Investing In America Agenda 10/29/2024

    Today, October 29, as part of President Biden and Vice President Harris’ Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of 55 applicants across 27 states and territories to receive nearly $3 billion through EPA’s Clean Ports Program.

  2. How Agriculture, Water Systems Are Fighting AI Pitfalls With AI 10/21/2024

    Large language models might not produce better writing than humans. AI systems might not create movies on par with a filmmaker’s work.

  3. Gaps In Laws And Policies Leave Water And Sanitation Systems Vulnerable To Harmful Climate Impacts In Frontline Communities Across The US, New Report Finds 10/21/2024

    New research released today by the Pacific Institute and the Center for Water Security and Cooperation (CWSC) reveals existing laws and policies fail to protect water and sanitation systems from climate change impacts in frontline communities across the United States.

  4. EPA Announces $24M WIFIA Loan To Modernize And Expand Wastewater Facilities In Northern Oregon 10/10/2024

    Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $24M Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the City of Sandy in northern Oregon.

  5. EPA Announces $30M To Help Small And Rural Communities Protect Public Health, Drinking Water, And Local Waterways 10/4/2024

    Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of up to $30.7M in grant funding for technical assistance and training to support small drinking water and wastewater systems, many serving rural communities, and to help private well owners improve water quality.

  6. Brown and Caldwell Technical Experts Share Insights On Climate Resilience, Water Treatment And Other Water Topics During WEFTEC 2024 9/30/2024

    Brown and Caldwell, an engineering consulting firm creating and delivering water and environmental solutions throughout North America and the Pacific, today announced that 21 of its technical experts will share their insights and innovations during WEFTEC 2024, a premier conference for the water industry, taking place in New Orleans on Oct. 5-9.

  7. Ice Age Clues Point To More Extreme Weather Patterns In Our Future 9/26/2024

    The last ice age peaked around 20,000 years ago and was marked by extensive glaciation and dramatic climate shifts that reshaped Earth's oceans, landscapes and ecosystems. A new study led by the University of Arizona suggests that Earth's last ice age may provide crucial insights into future El Niño weather events.

  8. Climate Change Will Lead To Wetter US Winters, Modeling Study Finds 9/26/2024

    Most Americans can expect wetter winters in the future due to global warming, according to a new study led by a University of Illinois Chicago scientist.

  9. Biden-Harris Administration Launches Nationwide Environmental Justice Climate Corps 9/25/2024

    Today, September 25, in commemoration of Climate Week NYC, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and AmeriCorps announced the Environmental Justice Climate Corps, a new partnership launched as part of President Biden’s American Climate Corps to open doors for people to serve in careers that benefit disadvantaged and other low-income communities.

  10. Channel Conveyance And Flood Risk: Are Current Models Missing The Mark? 9/25/2024

    Anaheim, Calif., USA: River floods are environmental hazards that can have devastating effects on human life, agriculture, and infrastructure. Hydrologic models are used to map flood hazards to better understand risk, dictate insurance costs, and inform land-use planning.