Environment
Tips to Keep Equipment Running in Cold Weather from United Rentals
United Rentals, Inc. shared maintenance best practices to help keep excavators, aerial work platforms, skid steers, loaders and other equipment running smoothly and productively on worksites during the cold season.
In Shadow of Texas Gas Drilling Sites, Health Fears Escalate
Arlington locals are concerned over a Total Energies gas drilling request that would be feet away from a daycare center.
Former New Orleans Mayor Landrieu to Manage Biden’s $1T plan
President Biden has chosen Mitch Landrieu, former New Orleans mayor, as supervisor of the $1 trillion infrastructure plan.
California's PUC OKs Boosting Storage at Infamous Gas Field
Regulators in California have voted to increase the capacity of an underground gas storage field in the Los Angeles area that previously leaked methane.
Senate Bill Aims to Prohibit Gas Hookups on New Buildings
Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation to prohibit natural gas hookups on new buildings.
As Winter Bills Increase, Many Americans Face the Decision: Heat or Eat?
American consumers will pay at least $13.6 billion more for energy this winter according to an analysis by Consumer Energy Alliance.
California Proposes New Oil Drilling Ban Near Neighborhoods
California officials proposed to ban new oil and gas drilling near neighborhoods.
A Mississippi City Dumped 6B Gallons of Partly Treated Sewage
The City of Jackson dumped more than 6 billion gallons of sewage in 2020, years after agreeing to clean up its act.
EU Chief Says Key to Energy Crisis is Pushing Green Deal
The EU Chief supports reducing natural gas use to speed up the transition to clean energy.
Wichita State University Selected for EPA Grant Funding to Create WaterCorps Career Network
The Wichita State University Environmental Finance Center received a grant to help build the water workforce through education funding.
In South Texas, Aging Water System Meets Growing Population
Aging water systems in South Texas may not hold up against the area's growing population.
Debra Shore Set to Lead EPA Midwestern Office
President Biden appointed Debra Shore to lead the EPA's Midwestern office.
2nd Spill in Weeks at US Steel Plant Prompts Precautions
A US Steel plant began leaking wastewater for the second time in two weeks.
White House Restoring Environmental Reviews for Big Projects
New federal regulations are reversing Trump-era environmental policy impacting major infrastructure.
PG&E Announces New Electric Infrastructure Safety Initiative to Protect Communities from Wildfire Threat
PG&E announces a new initiative to protect communities from wildfire threats by expanding its underground electric distribution power lines.
Democrats Lay Out Speculative Marker for Water Infrastructure
Speculation rises as the push for infrastructure bills has little support from Republican members of the House.
Activists Urge Missouri Officials to Block Ameren Wastewater Plan
Critics of the Ameren wastewater plan urge Missouri regulators to bar the plan over its threat to wildlife.
Chemical Could Impact Water Downstream from Treatment Plant
A wastewater treatment plant released a chemical that may impact water intakes near Greensboro, North Carolina.
State Probes if Red Tide is to Blame for Fish Kill in Tampa
Florida investigators test to see if Red Tide is to blame for dead fish in Tampa Bay.
Tribe Becomes Key Water Player with Drought Aid to Arizona
A tribe in Arizona works with state officials to combat droughts and improve water quality.
Iowa City Faces Extreme Measures to Find Clean Water
Des Moines faces difficulty finding clean water after spending millions to fix contaminated water.
LSC-University Park Provides Steady Career Path Safeguarding Pipelines
Lone Star College-University Park developed a program for a career in corrosion control.
Prysmian Group Awarded $900M SOO Green HVDC Link Project to Promote Clean Energy Transition
Two companies partner on an underground transmission project that will provide affordable clean energy to customers.
Company Agrees to Settle Alleged Clean Water Act Violations
Phoenix Petroleum agrees to pay a penalty in a settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency.
Citgo to Pay $19.7M for Louisiana Wastewater Spill Damage
Citgo agreed to pay $19.7 million for environmental damage from a 2006 wastewater spill.
Red Tide Limits Harvesting at Aquatic Farms in Tampa Bay
Red tide blooms caused by wastewater containments are impacting water quality in Tampa Bay.
Pew Research Poll Shows Majority of U.S. Opposes Phasing Out Fossil Fuels
A new poll from the Pew Research Center shows nearly two-thirds of the U.S. oppose phasing out fossil fuels to address climate change.
Oil Pipeline Builder Agrees to Halt Eminent Domain Lawsuits
An oil pipeline builder has agreed to stop a lawsuit against residents who did not agree to sell land access to build the pipeline.
Arizona Farmers to Bear Brunt of Cuts From Colorado River
A water shortage in Arizona is taking a massive hit on businesses that need the supply to fuel their business.
Hearing to Decide Fate of Dakota Access Pipeline Permit
A hearing for the Dakota Access Pipeline permit on April 9 will decide whether or not operation will be put on hold.
- Authorities investigating trench collapse that killed worker in Ashburn, Va.
- NTSB publishes preliminary report on fatal gas pipeline explosion in Lexington, Mo.
- 290-mile gas pipeline expansion proposed across Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina
- Ditch Witch West sells first Bulldog trencher to speed up undergrounding work along West Coast
- Centuri awarded nearly $400 million for U.S. gas infrastructure work
- Growing Pains and Gains
- Maryland lawmakers push to curb BGE pipeline spending, citing safety and cost concerns
- Authorities investigating trench collapse that killed worker in Ashburn, Va.
- City of Albuquerque halts fiber optic construction in response to damage, complaints
- Pasadena, Calif., undergrounding project could take 500 years to finish