Deputy Editor Pam Radtke Russell is a New Orleans-based journalist with more than a decade covering energy, environment and climate for ENR, Platts, CQ Roll Call in Washington D.C. and the Times-Picayune in New Orleans. She was part of the Times-Picayune team that worked from Baton Rouge after Hurricane Katrina and was awarded two Pulitzer Prizes for journalism in 2006 for public service and breaking news.

Revised Rule on Navigable Waters Takes Effect in 49 States

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Pam Radtke Russell

June 22, 2020

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A last minute request for a temporary injunction against the rule failed in California, but succeeded in Colorado.

Corps Proposes $4.6B Plan to Steel Miami for Storm Surge

Pam Radtke Russell

June 11, 2020

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The plan, which calls for $1.2 billion in construction for seawalls, levees and floodwalls, is the latest to protect East Coast communities.

Oil and Gas Giants Recommit To Renewables Amid COVID-19

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Pam Radtke Russell

April 29, 2020

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With COVID-19 economic slowdowns, and the resulting drop in demand for oil, gas and electricity, the outlook for traditional energy sector growth and capital investment is dim, if not outright grim.

New Rule Clarifies Federal Jurisdiction Over Water Bodies

Industry Welcomes More Limited Scope

Pam Radtke Russell

April 21, 2020

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The publication will set off a round of litigation over the rule, which is set to become final on June 22.

Pennsylvania Governor OKs May 8 Construction Restart

Pam Radtke Russell

April 20, 2020

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Companies will have to adhere to guidelines that have not yet been released.

Keystone XL Pipeline Ruling Could Hamper U.S. Energy Project Permits

Federal judge vacates Army Corps Nationwide Permit 12

Pam Radtke Russell

April 17, 2020

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Montana judge said Corps of Engineers should have consulted U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over endangered species in blanket water-body access permit.

Award of Excellence Winner Cris Liban: Tackling the Big Picture Issues of Infrastructure’s Future

Pam Radtke Russell

April 15, 2020

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LA Metro’s chief sustainability officer, Cris Liban, is always thinking of new ways to advance the cause of sustainability throughout the world

Pennsylvania Halts All 'Non-Life-Sustaining Business' Operations, Including Construction

California appears to follow suit, but NY's just expanded offsite rule exempts industry firms.

March 19, 2020

Thousands of state construction sites will close for an indefinite time. California also ordered residents home, but it's unclear if construction is included; NY's expanded offsite rule exempts industry firms.

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Pandemic Forces Shifting Outlook, Priorities in Industry

March 18, 2020

While the big impacts of the coronavirus on construction and its broader client base may not be known for weeks, even years, the industry is responding as nimbly as it can to the effects already being felt.

Enbridge Moves on $650M Michigan Oil Pipeline in Fast-Changing Market

Pam Radtke Russell

Debra K. Rubin

March 16, 2020

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Contractor hires follow state court's green light despite governor's opposition; sector analyst warns of oil-price drop impact on planned natural gas pipe construction.

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July 13, 2020

As the pandemic upends traditional jobsite screening, contractors are turning to online health surveys at points of entry to help prevent an ill person coming onto the site.

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