Infrastructure

"Federal Government Advances Big Water Projects"

"Before ending its session and swearing in new members, Congress passed a fiscal year 2023 budget with key provisions for water infrastructure and disaster recovery. That’s in addition to approving legislation that authorizes Army Corps of Engineers projects for flood protection, navigation, and environmental restoration."

Source: Circle of Blue, 01/18/2023

"Road Salts Wash Into Mississippi River, Damaging Ecosystems and Pipes"

"This winter has already brought significant snowfall to much of the U.S. Historically, more snow has meant more road salt. It’s an effective way to clear roads — but also brings cascading environmental impacts as it washes into rivers and streams."

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 01/17/2023

"Skipped Showers, Paper Plates: An Arizona Suburb’s Water Is Cut Off"

"Joe McCue thought he had found a desert paradise when he bought one of the new stucco houses sprouting in the granite foothills of Rio Verde, Ariz. There were good schools, mountain views and cactus-spangled hiking trails out the back door. Then the water got cut off."

Source: NYTimes, 01/17/2023

Whither the Permitting Reform Bill in 2023?

The complex legal obstacles that face U.S. energy projects prompted political machinations over permitting reform in the last Congress and likely will again in the new one. The latest Backgrounder explores how the energy permitting system works (or doesn’t), why Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin may really be pushing for its reform and the reason some environmentalists concede reform may have green benefits.

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"Critic Of Fossil Fuels To Lead Key Offshore Oil Agency For Biden"

"The Biden administration is using a new opening at a powerful offshore energy agency to elevate a critic of fossil fuels who previously was blocked from a top Interior Department job because of opposition from oil industry allies in the Senate."

Source: Washington Post, 01/11/2023

California Death Toll Reaches 17 As Floods And Extreme Wind Wreak Havoc

"The latest in a series of intense winter storms continued to lash Northern California on Tuesday, bringing thunderstorms, heavy rain, wind and hail to the waterlogged region as the death toll from the extreme weather climbs."

Source: LA Times, 01/11/2023

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