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Successful Propulsion & Manoeuvrability Trials by Fortescue’s Dual-Fuelled Ammonia-Powered Vessel in the Port of Singapore

May 16, 2024 admin ammonia, clean transport, fortescue, Shipping, Singapore, Water

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Mon, 13 May 2024 22:42:58 +0000

Fortescue, with support from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), government agencies, research institutes, and industry partners, has successfully completed propulsion and manoeuvrability trials of its Singapore-registered Fortescue Green Pioneer in the Port of Singapore. The trials were conducted using 6.4 m3 (4.4 tonnes) of liquid ammonia, in combination with diesel … [continued]

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From Bones To Reefs: Pioneering Coral Conservation

May 13, 2024 admin 3D PRINTING, carbon emissions, climate change, coral, coral bleaching, green economy, INTERVIEWS, oceanic acidification, oceans, research, SCIENCE, Water

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 10 May 2024 15:28:25 +0000

Recently I hosted Professor Amy Wagoner Johnson, a US materials scientist who is leading a global research project on coral reef restoration on my podcast Redefining Energy – Tech. In the theme of providing transcripts of presentations I’m giving in various places for people who prefer the written word, this is … [continued]

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Biden-Harris Administration Delivers $147 Million from Investing in America Agenda for Drought Resiliency & Water Supply Reliability Across the West

May 9, 2024 admin bipartisan infrastructure law, COLORADO, deb haaland, Department of the Interior, green economy, inflation reduction act of 2022., investing in america, investment, Joe Biden, policy research, Water

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Tue, 07 May 2024 03:30:50 +0000

DURANGO, Colorado — The Department of the Interior today announced a $147.6 million investment from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help communities prepare and respond to water reliability challenges due to drought and other water scarcity concerns. The funding will support 42 projects in ten states. “As communities across … [continued]

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Impervious Surfaces Lose Appeal, Depaving Movement Gains Momentum

May 8, 2024 admin asphalt, buildings, climate change, sustainable, Water

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Sun, 05 May 2024 13:16:37 +0000

Urban pavements, which help to maintain clean and secure streets, generate large amounts of runoff that aggravate flooding and degrade the quality of surface water. In the context of the ecological and climatic crisis, they also contribute to the creation of heat islands in cities, less water infiltration, less CO2 storage … [continued]

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Newport, Rhode Island, Deals With The Reality Of Sea Level Rise

May 1, 2024 admin boats, climate change, New England, Newport, Rhode Island, rising sea level, sea level rise, Water

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:10:52 +0000

Newport, Rhode Island, is a summer oasis. It boasts mansions from the Gilded Era, a Cliff Walk that peers out over the Atlantic Ocean, some of the best sailing in the world, white sand beaches with gently rolling surf, and a marina area filled with enticing shops, restaurants, and accommodations. … [continued]

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Who Owns Your Drinking Water? The Answer May Surprise You

April 28, 2024 admin Arizona, colorado river, green economy, PHOENIX, policy & politics, Water

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:20:40 +0000

Water is important, but most of us take it for granted. We can live about 30 days without food, but can only survive about 3 days without water. About a year ago, the state of Arizona banned new home construction in Maricopa County — home to Phoenix and surrounding suburbs … [continued]

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The (In)Visible Plastic Pollution Problem

April 25, 2024 admin national renewable energy laboratory (nrel), nrel, Plastic, policy & politics, pollution, Water

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:30:15 +0000

WaterPACT Project To Quantify and Reduce Plastic Waste in US Rivers Rivers are nature’s highways, supplying nearby areas with life-sustaining water, nutrients, and biodiversity on their journeys to larger bodies of water. These days, however, they are far from pristine. A harmful substance is making its way down rivers and … [continued]

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Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Critical Rule to Clean Up PFAS Contamination to Protect Public Health

April 22, 2024 admin chemicals, environmental working group, Joe Biden, justice40 initiative, pfas, policy & politics, pollution, press releases, us environmental protection agency (epa), Water

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:49:56 +0000

EPA action designates two widely used PFAS as hazardous substances under the Superfund law, improving transparency and accountability to clean up PFAS contamination in communities WASHINGTON — Today, April 19, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking another step in its efforts to protect people from the health risks … [continued]

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What Can We Do To Protect Our Coastal Communities From Extreme Weather Damage?

April 21, 2024 admin beaches, buildings, climate change, coastal cities, sea level rise, Water

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:54:00 +0000

Joe DiStefano, CEO of UrbanFootprint, wants you to be aware of the surprising overlap between prominent regional climate risks and domestic migration patterns. It’s clear that we’re witnessing a growing trend of people moving into areas prone to extreme weather threats, such as coastal communities. DiStefano says that it is … [continued]

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NAWI Awarded Funding To Continue To Accelerate Research & Development For A Secure Water Future

April 16, 2024 admin berkeley lab, lawrence berkeley national laboratory, lawrence berkeley national laboratory (lbnl), us department of energy (doe), Water

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:06:33 +0000

A research consortium led by Berkeley Lab, along with three other national labs, will continue to lead a DOE desalination hub to drive innovation for sustainable water security The National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI), which is led by the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), has … [continued]

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