Administration Permit Rule Has Deadlines, Page Limits But Still Worries Industry

The White House releases a rule, effective on July 1, to ensure that climate change and environmental justice issues are considered during project NEPA reviews. 

Administration Rule Incorporates Deadlines and Page Limits, But Industry Groups Worry

The White House releases a rule, effective on July 1, to ensure that climate change and environmental justice issues are considered during project NEPA reviews. 

World Cup, Olympics, Climate Change Drive California Infrastructure Efforts

Agencies including Los Angeles World Airports and the Port of San Francisco detailed major infrastructure projects in the works to prep for the World Cup and Olympics, and address sea level rise. 

Fake Lawns: Sustainable Landscaping Appeal

As concerns about water scarcity, climate change, and resource depletion continue to grow, the demand for sustainable landscaping solutions has never been greater. Traditional grass lawns, while beloved for their lush appearance and natural beauty, often require significant amounts of water, fertilizer, and maintenance to keep them looking green and healthy. In contrast, fake lawns […] <p>The post Fake Lawns: Sustainable Landscaping Appeal first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Government’s approach to resilience lacks ‘robust leadership, oversight and urgency’

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has expressed concern that the government’s approach to strengthening the nation’s resilience against climate change “lacks the robust leadership, oversight and urgency required”. The post Government’s approach to resilience lacks ‘robust leadership, oversight and urgency’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

FT - Unleashing AI’s potential: how it can help us adapt to climate change 27062023

AI has the potential to be a key tool in the fight against climate change and make meaningful change in this critical moment. Hamid Maher, Managing Director & Partner at BCG, explains the importance of AI when it comes to tackling climate change, how it can be used to forecast both long-term and immediate hazards, and in turn help decision makers take action.

The Economist - Heatwaves: how hot can it get? 25052023

Heatwaves are becoming more frequent, more intense and more deadly. But what is a heatwave, why are they so dangerous and how are they affected by climate change?

RICS - WBEF Week 2023 - Investor interest in climate-related risk assessments on built assets, 09032023

The 2022 RICS sustainability report shows that almost three-fifths of global respondents believe that investor interest in climate risk assessment for built assets has risen in the past year. Is the much-needed change in the industry happening fast enough? What strategies are investors choosing to decarbonise their portfolios? What needs to change for the construction industry at large to decarbonise more and to do so at pace?

FT - Is stakeholder capitalism building a better world, or just empowering the rich? 20012023

For decades, some of the world’s most powerful people have gathered at a ski resort in the Swiss mountains called Davos. As the FT’s Moral Money editor Simon Mundy explains, many follow the central philosophy known as stakeholder capitalism. But is stakeholder capitalism a vital means of achieving a fairer, more enlightened world economy, or a dangerous idea that will strengthen the power of an unaccountable global elite?

Just have a Think - Lockdown methane INCREASE - What's going on, 15012023

Methane is a greenhouse gas 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide over a 20 year period. Much of it comes from production and transport of fossil fuels, so you might think methane levels would have tumbled during the global COVID lockdowns of 2020. But in fact, they spiked worryingly upwards. So what's going on?

Elite Nano Pacific

Elite Nano Pacific is a Fiji-based enterprise that provides nanotechnology-based protective coating solutions to prevent corrosion and increase materials’ lifespan. Through the applied use of nanotechnology, they are also able to save on raw materials, energy and water, as well as to reduce greenhouse gases and hazardous wastes. In such way, they contribute to fight climate change by indirectly supporting clean air, renewable energy, nontoxic surroundings, and the opportunity to live in a healthy community. * SDG 3 Good health and well-being SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communities * SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production * SDG 13 (Climate action) * SDG 1 No Poverty - * SDG 5 Gender equality * SDG 8 Decent work and Economic * SDG 14 Life Below Waters * SDG 15 life on Land