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Trump Clean Air Plan Would Enable Coal-Fired Plant Upgrades

Despite Rollback, Natural Gas and Renewables Still Dominate New Sources

Pam Radtke Russell

August 21, 2018

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The proposed Affordable Clean Energy rule gives states more authority to reduce emissions from power plants.

Environmental Regulation

Judge Strikes Down Trump Suspension of Clean Water Rule

After decision, 2015 regulation to go into effect in 26 states

Pam Radtke Russell

August 17, 2018

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The court action is the latest in a confusing maze around the controversial Obama-era WOTUS rule.

Feds Move To Expand State Role in Wetland Permitting

Mary B. Powers

August 14, 2018

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Corps of Engineers and EPA finally begin to clarify which waters are both open and off limits to expedited state regulation.

Mississippi River Diversions Could Save Louisiana's Drowning Coast

Engineering underway for linchpins of state's $50 billion master plan

Pam Radtke Russell

August 9, 2018

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Louisiana attracts worldwide attention as it strives to stem disastrous land loss by diverting a portion of the Mississippi River to rebuild wetlands.

Top 200 Environmental Firms Reach Out to Tap Markets

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

August 9, 2018

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Stronger global economies push environmental work despite uncertain federal regulations and delayed infrastructure investment.

Coastal Internet Infrastructure at Risk Due to Sea Level Rise

Jeff Yoders

August 8, 2018

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A study from the universities of Wisconsin and Oregon used GIS to show network infrastructure could be underwater in as little as 15 years.

Senate Bill Sends Positive Signals for FY 19 Infrastructure Funding

Tom Ichniowski

August 8, 2018

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As congressional appropriators make more headway in producing spending measures for fiscal year 2019, construction industry officials see encouraging numbers so far for key infrastructure accounts, including highways and water programs.

Southland Digs Market Prospects

Mary B. Powers

August 8, 2018

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Contractor, new to the Top 200 Environmental Firms list, sees reward in water-wastewater sector expansion.

EHS Support Tries Disruption

August 8, 2018

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Top 200 Environmental Firms newcomer sees its virtual approach as a competitive edge.

EPA Eases Coal-Ash Impoundment Rules

Pam Hunter McFarland

July 27, 2018

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Environmental group slam changes, but construction watchers await new proposal to push more beneficial ash reuse in concrete and other building materials.