Reno to build $221 million facility to purify water for reuse
Advanced Purified Water Facility will produce high-quality reclaimed water to meet and sustain the state’s needs
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Sweeping energy policy changes proposed in Pennsylvania
Plan would establish a “cap-and-invest” program and set new clean energy generation goals
$380 million bond to improve Oregon Zoo’s habitats up for vote
If approved, the Oregon Zoo would replace outdated habitats for endangered species such as sea otters, penguins and other marine mammals
Massachusetts offshore wind farm delivers first power to grid
Once fully built out, Vineyard Wind will have 62 turbines spaced 1 nautical mile apart. The first five will be fully operational in early 2024
Tennessee water infrastructure projects awarded $191 million
More than $121 million will go to 14 projects that will improve sustainability and reliability of water and wastewater systems
California spending $130 million to turn waste into compost and clean energy
Program will award grants to 23 projects that involve recycling organic material into compost
New EPA regulations aim to cut methane emissions in oil and gas production
Final rule will require oil and gas companies to eliminate routine flaring of natural gas from new oil wells as one way to reduce methane emissions
Caltrans invests over $40 million in sustainable, climate-supportive projects
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has awarded $41.6 million in planning grants to 90 projects designed to reduce pollution and improve preparedness for natural disasters.
Projects to prevent, repair weather damage are abundant
Hurricane season officially began in June and will continue through November. Weather watchers, public officials and first responders will be highly focused on storm threats for the next few months. Tropical hurricanes can develop anytime but are more common during the Atlantic
