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Florida's Looming Water Supply Crisis In the serene wetlands of the Everglades, agroecologist Elizabeth Boughton paints a stark picture of Florida's environmental dilemma: too much water in some places, and too little in others. A...

Protecting Urban Areas from Wildfires: Crucial Planning for Unprecedented Threats When Michael Huard took his dog outside on Tuesday in Pasadena, California, a strong gust of wind blew his door wide open. “It felt like...

In the fast-paced world of the utility industry, staying informed is key to success. On January 10, 2025, Energy Central, a hub for power professionals, released essential updates in the utility management sector. Matt...

**Climate Change and the Impact of Another Polar Vortex on U.S. Weather** A recent wave of severe winter weather has battered the central United States, bringing freezing temperatures and icy conditions. This comes hot on...

Developing Genetically Modified 'Toxic Males' to Control Australia's Mosquito Population - Eco-Friendly Solution In a groundbreaking study led by researchers at Macquarie University in Australia, a new technique involving genetically modified 'toxic males' is being...

## Climate Benefits of NYC Congestion Pricing Plan After years of anticipation, New York City has implemented a groundbreaking congestion pricing plan, making it more expensive to drive into the busiest part of Manhattan. The...

Energy Management Strategies for January 2025: How to Efficiently Manage Energy Usage The Energy Management Network Community Manager digest provides essential articles on energy efficiency, demand management, and grid flexibility. This month's spotlight shines on...

Eco-Friendly Bacteria Tackles Microplastic Pollution In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Microbial Biotechnology, researchers at the University of Waterloo have engineered bacteria commonly found in wastewater treatment plants to tackle the pervasive issue...

**Biden's Offshore Drilling Ban: The Gap in the Western Gulf of Mexico** President Joe Biden's recent decision to enact a comprehensive ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling along most of the U.S. coastline...

**Global Warming Hits Alarming Milestone in 2024** In a groundbreaking development, all major global climate datasets have reached a consensus that in the year 2024, human-induced global warming surpassed the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees...