Unexpected disasters of every type are extremely costly. It might be surprising to realize that earthquakes in the U.S. cost about $15 billion annually in economic losses. While earthquakes are less common, there have been 28 earthquakes reaching a magnitude of 6 or greater in the past decade. Most of the risk is concentrated on […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has released a report detailing its strategies and actions to decarbonize the transportation industry and achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. The transportation sector produces the largest portion of the United States’ GHG emissions out of all industry, accounting for approximately 33% of all emissions. GHG emissions […]
Communities across North Carolina will receive more than $253 million in federal and state grant funding for projects to improve drinking water quality and replace aging wastewater infrastructure. The awards include funds to address emerging contaminants and funds for lead service inventory lines and replacements, the North Carolina Division of Environmental Quality said. The funds […]
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Steve Mokrohisky, county administrator for Lane County, Oregon. Public career highlights: I have been in public service for 25 years, three different counties in three different states. I started my career in […]
University of Florida President Ben Sasse has announced his retirement, citing his wife’s health. The former senator from Nebraska has served nearly two years as president. His resignation will be effective July 31. He has asked the Board of Regents to initiate a search for a new president. “My wife Melissa’s recent epilepsy diagnosis and […]
The San Francisco Bay Ferry has launched the world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered entirely by zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells. The 70-foot, 75-passenger ferry – named the Sea Change – will begin transporting its first passengers July 19. The ferry is the result of a six-year public-private venture to develop technologies that mitigate greenhouse gas […]
California – The San Luis Obispo City Council has promoted Whitney McDonald to permanent city manager. McDonald has been serving as interim city manager since April. She brings more than 17 years of experience in areas such as housing, land use and environmental issues to the role. She will succeed Derek Johnson. The post San Luis Obispo names […]