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Fluid thinking: Equipping cities to avoid inundation

Envirotec Magazine

Durham, October 2023 Urban locations worldwide are struggling to manage stormwater drainage, in the face of extreme weather. And this seems to be a key factor in the increasing difficulties being faced worldwide, when it comes to managing the hydraulic capacity of sewer and stormwater networks.

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Comment: Agriculture and pharma key to solving micropollutants problem

Envirotec Magazine

As the phrase ‘forever chemicals’ enters the Oxford English Dictionary for the first time in 2024, and these fluorinated substances expand the list of micropollutants, it might be time for a change in the way these persistent environmental pollutants are tackled. Some use technologies like ozone oxidation, and membrane filtration.

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What Would Cities Look Like With 3 Degrees C of Warming vs. 1.5? Far More Hazardous and Vastly Unequal

The City Fix

And as blistering heat waves punish communities across several continents, 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record. The world recently experienced a 13-month streak of record-breaking global temperatures. Global average temperatures are now perilously close to exceeding 1.5.

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2024 Leadership Award Winners: Green California Schools & Higher Education Summit

Green Technology

TEC plays a pivotal role in helping schools and public agencies achieve a resilient, reliable, and affordable energy future through a multi-faceted approach that includes program implementation, workforce development, and education initiatives. Thank you to our Leadership Awards and Mixer Sponsors for 2024!

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2024 Leadership Award Winners: Green California Schools & Higher Education Summit

Green Technology

TEC plays a pivotal role in helping schools and public agencies achieve a resilient, reliable, and affordable energy future through a multi-faceted approach that includes program implementation, workforce development, and education initiatives. Thank you to our Leadership Awards and Mixer Sponsors for 2024!

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Comprehensive Plans and Climate Justice: HB 1181 in Action

Front And Centered

Now, we look forward to 2024 where we anticipate funding frontline communities to advance their planning priorities. HB 1181 adds a new Climate Change and Resiliency Element that cities and counties must include in their comprehensive plans. Finally, in the 2023 legislative session, we saw progress on policy. Olympia, WA (Jan.

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California Water Challenges Remain Despite Significant Precipitation in 2023

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

State and federal officials move forward plans and policies for water conservation, conveyance, and climate resilience. This blog post summarizes key actions taken by state and federal officials in 2023 with respect to California’s water supply and provides an outlook for 2024. By Michael G. Romey , Lucas I.