Infrastructure

"Six key watersheds along the Colorado River have become increasingly vulnerable to drought and could be nearing a point of no return, a new study has found."

"A federal court in D.C. has issued a ruling that curtails the White House’s ability to set government-wide rules pertaining to how environmental reviews can be conducted."

"The Biden administration on Wednesday endorsed a land exchange that would allow a controversial gravel road to be built through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge in Southwest Alaska."

"The amendment to a 1944 treaty will help Mexico catch up with its water deliveries to the U.S. and might help Rio Grande Valley farmers devastated by low rainfall."

"Public utility commissions hold significant sway over state energy systems. Clean energy advocates failed to break through in elections this year."

"Utility Con Edison and school-bus operator First Student see bus-charging depots equipped with solar and batteries as a win-win that supports the power grid."

"Zebra mussels, hydrilla and now a waterflea have made their homes in New Croton Reservoir."

"The world has pledged to wean itself off 'dirty' coal to slow the pace of climate change, so why is China - already the world's top producer and consumer of coal - upping its output?"

"The state is tied for dead last in renewable energy adoption. Little surprise, with so much fossil fuel money flowing to its commissioners."