The lull between leaf peeping and hunting season in the Appalachians of Northwest Pennsylvania will include a flurry of drone activity as researchers take advantage of the lack of foliage to find and document orphan and abandoned oil and gas wells in three counties. Home to the nation’s first commercial oil well in 1859 just […]
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced its largest-ever investment in marine energy, a funding package of up to $112.5 million over the next five years to fast-track the development, construction and testing of various wave energy converters (WECs). These converters generate power from ocean waves, offering a local, affordable and clean power source […]
The U.S. Federal Transit Administration recently awarded $300 million for upcoming projects designed to expand and modernize the nation’s ferry systems. Specifically, the funding will support 18 new projects in 14 states, including replacing old vessels with electric ships, upgrading the waterfront facilities and modernizing the systems with technology. Alaska’s Department of Transportation was recently […]
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is unveiling billions in funding for projects boosting domestic advanced battery manufacturing and battery materials production nationwide. With projects spanning 14 states, the DOE will build upon previous investments bolstering the U.S. battery supply chain while creating jobs and boosting economic competitiveness. Administered by the DOE’s Office of Manufacturing […]
Due to climate change, extreme weather events are occurring with greater frequency and intensity, resulting in a rise in response and recovery efforts nationwide. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Monday that the agency will soon reveal around $715 million in new project selections designed to prevent or minimize flood damage. Funds come […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has invited 18 water infrastructure projects across 12 states to apply for a total of $3.19 billion in federal loans. This funding, part of the Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP), will work to enhance dam safety, safeguard communities against flooding, and modernize critical water infrastructure. The CWIFP, authorized […]
Scientists are exploring how the use of artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance our understanding of the Earth’s natural systems. To that end, the National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing $20 million in funding for projects at universities across the country to research geoscience aided by AI and machine learning. This funding, part of the Cyberinfrastructure […]