Pam McFarland

Congressional appropriators agreement on a spending package that will significantly boost funds for key infrastructure projects and programs while avoiding a government shutdown on Jan. 30.

U.S. House of Representatives ended its 2025 legislative session by passing a permitting reform bill aimed at shortening completion timelines for major infrastructure projects.

Judge orders reinstatement of a key grant program as the FEMA Review Council abruptly cancels a vote to release their recommendations for revamping the agency.

The Julius Nyerere hydroelectric dam seeks to address Africa’s growing demand for electricity as well as sustainable development.

Water-tech firm is teaming up with the state of New Mexico to help small community water systems identify leaks in drinking water infrastructure

Attending nations, which did not include the U.S. officially, left international climate meetings at the UN-hosted event in Brazil with mixed results. 

Senate committee members signaled interest at a Nov. 19 hearing to address ongoing liability issues for construction and engineering firms as well as water and wastewater utilities related to PFAS chemicals removal and remediation

Agencies say rule would clarify decades of confusion over wetlands and bodies of water that require federal permits, which could potentially damage them.

An emerging ecosystem of data and climate risk intelligence firms are using AI tools and other technologies to bridge impact knowledge gaps that federal agencies have been unable to fill.