Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), better known as drones, are taking Arizona’s Orphaned Well Program to new heights. As part of a plan to rid the state of legacy-related hazards, the Arizona...
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International Efforts to Beat the Heat
As the world grapples with extreme heat due to climate change, nations like Sierra Leone and Mexico are adopting low-cost, eco-friendly solutions such as tree planting and cooling stations....
Construction Safety in the Modern Era
The emergence of ANSI-Z89.1-certified Type II safety helmets equipped with anti-concussion technology represents a significant advancement in protecting workers from serious head injuries. These...
Brightline West Sparks Rail Revolution
Brightline West, a multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project, has broken ground on a mission bold enough to stir the ghost of the Wild West. The plan is audacious — a 218-mile arc of all-electric...
U.S. Finalizes Ban on Asbestos, Sets Stage for Historic Phaseout
The EPA has reached a turning point in its effort to transition key industries away from asbestos. Here’s what’s known about the final rule, which could go into effect as early as April.The United...
Building a Much-Needed Bridge in Baton Rouge
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Understanding Wildfire Smoke: How Occupational Health and Safety Professionals Safeguard Air Quality
Q&A: Â鶹TVÍøվ’ National Director of Industrial Hygiene and Building Science Alex Peck shares insights into recent air pollution events. Smoke from Canadian wildfires settled across the U.S. Midwest...
Â鶹TVÍøÕ¾ Earns ACEC National Recognition for Net-Positive Kendeda Building, Winner of ‘Living Building Challenge’
ATLANTA, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Â鶹TVÍøÕ¾ Technical Consultants, a leading infrastructure and environmental solutions provider, announced today that it has won an American Council of...
Climate Risk and Resilience Assessment Paints 27-Year Picture for Oceanfront Resort
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — In February, two investment firms purchased the Diplomat Beach Resort for a historic $835 million. Situated between two international airports, the 39-story hotel overlooks 10...
Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court Decision Early Analysis of the Effects on Wetland Jurisdiction
On May 25, the US Supreme Court issued a decision in the Sackett v. EPA case, a 14-year-long lawsuit over property rights and the legality of building on federally protected wetlands. All nine...