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Exploring the Field of Environ Engineering: Safeguarding Our Planet for Future Generations

The Environmental Blog

They design landfills that minimize environmental impact and explore innovative recycling methods and waste-to-energy technologies. Soil and Groundwater Remediation : Contaminated sites pose significant risks to ecosystems and human health. Composting and anaerobic digestion are also used to treat organic waste sustainably.

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Using urban forestry to fight for environmental justice

GreenBiz

Forest Service estimates that trees reduce the energy consumption needed to cool homes in the U.S. To better support the health of these communities, Berckes’ organization employs local teenagers to plant and care for trees. by more than 7 percent. Heat is the biggest killer from [a] natural disaster perspective.".

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California Ports Turn to Microgrids for Energy Security, Demand Flexibility

GreenTechMedia

As California policymakers strengthen the state’s climate and clean energy targets, billions of dollars are being invested to transition to zero-emission cargo-handling equipment at major ports. Real estate on the port is valuable and space to install distributed energy resources such as solar PV panels and batteries is scarce.

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Biospherian will share water stories from ‘Spaceship Earth’

Envirotec Magazine

A transformative experience, it fuelled a passion for nature-based treatment systems as viable alternatives to energy and capital-intensive centralised plants, reinforcing his belief that ecological engineering is essential in creating a sustainable and regenerative future. The institute was a key part of the Biosphere 2 research team.

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Hear local experts discuss climate issues

Greenability Magazine

Civic leaders throughout the metro area are working on climate issues and have created free videos for the public on topics ranging from energy to food waste. Engineering about retro-commissioning projects that have reduced energy emissions and saved companies on their energy costs. Watch it here. Watch it here. Watch it here.

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Comprehensive Plans and Climate Justice: HB 1181 in Action

Front And Centered

million for cities, counties, and utility districts to partner with housing developers supporting affordable housing by paying for water, sewer and stormwater utility improvements and/or waived system development charges for new affordable housing units. Currently, the Washington State Department of Commerce is granting out $55.5

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Environmental Services Director

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Fort Collins directly provides a full slate of municipal services, including operating its own electric, water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities. The City develops resiliency and sustainability through organization-wide systems and processes that ensure consistent employee work practices and alignment across service areas.