Color of Water Stories
The toxic, corrosive reason saltwater intrusion would be a catastrophe for New Orleans – CNN
New Orleans is far from the only city in the US with lead pipes, but over the last few weeks it faced the possibility that,
San Joaquin Valley growers may face probation for failing to protect groundwater – CalMatters
Hundreds of Tulare Lake wells are at risk of going dry. It’s the first time state officials have moved to crack down on inadequate plans.
OPINION: Detroit broke its promise on water shutoffs. Here’s what it needs to do to keep it. – Planet Detroit
The city’s Lifeline Plan is commendable but not enough. A comprehensive solution requires access to assistance and affordability. [from Planet Detroit]
Texas’ environmental agency enables companies to increase oilfield wastewater disposal in rivers – The Texas Tribune
Researchers are still studying the chemical makeup of “produced water” from Permian Basin oil fields. But regulators say they’re ready to issue permits to discharge
Rising flood risks threaten many water and sewage treatment plants across the US
Across the U.S., municipal water systems and sewage treatment plants are at increasing risk of damage from floods and sea-level rise brought on in part
Building resilience into built environment no easy task – CommonWealth Magazine
AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER, climate resilience enthusiast, and local agriculture advocate, the recent flooding in Western Massachusetts touched on the things I care about most
Detroit environmental lawyer selected for Obama leadership program
Jeremy Orr is director of litigation and advocacy partnerships for Earthjustice and an adjunct law professor at Michigan State University. [from BridgeDetroit]
The Obama Foundation Launches New USA Leaders Program: Meet Some Of The Black Women Selected
Among the 100 emerging changemakers, 20 Black women were selected to participate in the six-month development program designed to inspire, empower, and connect emerging leaders
How urban heat islands make the impacts of excessive heat worse
Living in certain parts of a city can make the impacts of extreme heat worse. That’s because of a phenomenon called the urban heat island