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Texas Floods July 2025
In early July 2025, Tropical Storm Barry unleashed torrential rain across Central Texas, the Hill Country, and the Concho Valley, pushing rivers like the Guadalupe to major flood stage. Communities…
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Carbon Credits: Limited Federal Role in Voluntary...
The GAO examined the voluntary carbon market, where organizations buy credits to offset emissions, but found ongoing concerns about integrity and transparency. Studies show many credits may not represent real…
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Implementation Plan 2025-2026 for the Arctic...
The 2025–2026 Arctic Implementation Plan builds on the U.S. Arctic Research Plan, outlining near-term priorities that support resilient communities, sustainable resource management, and stronger research partnerships. It emphasizes collaboration with…
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Consumer Prices
Aging offshore oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico pose growing risks to safety, the environment, and taxpayers. This GAO report calls for stronger federal oversight and coordination…
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The U.S. Geological Survey National Streamgage...
In 2024, the U.S. Geological Survey operated over 12,000 streamgages to monitor surface water conditions across the country. These instruments collect river height and streamflow data—most of it updated in…
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Executive Order 14313: Establishing the...
A new Executive Order establishes the President’s Make America Beautiful Again Commission to restore and protect the nation’s public lands and outdoor spaces. Citing deferred maintenance, reduced access, and regulatory…
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How Lens Saves Maryland Environmental Trust Time...
Maryland Environmental Trust (MET) faced significant challenges in monitoring over 1,000 conservation easements across 22 counties due to limited staff and high travel demands. By adopting Upstream Tech’s Lens platform,…
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Pocket Guide to Transportation 2025
Curious about how transportation shapes our daily lives and the environment? The Pocket Guide to Transportation 2025 is packed with key statistics on everything from highway travel to greenhouse gas…
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Eruptions of Hawaiian Volcanoes: Past, Present,...
Volcanic eruptions are more than nature’s spectacle, they tell the story of our planet’s dynamic forces. Hawaiian volcanoes, like Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, are among the most active in the…
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Internet-Exposed HMIs Pose Cybersecurity Risks to...
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in water and wastewater systems can pose serious risks, as internet-exposed Human Machine Interfaces make critical infrastructure vulnerable to unauthorized access. Recent incidents show how malicious actors can…
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Fall Weather Safety
The National Weather Service (NWS) kicked off its Fall Safety Campaign on September 1, 2024, to help communities prepare for seasonal weather challenges. From wildfire preparedness to winter weather readiness,…
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Structured Science Syntheses to Inform Decision...
Federal agencies like the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service oversee vast public lands, managing them for diverse uses, from recreation to energy…
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PFAS in the U.S. Population
Since 1999, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has tracked PFAS levels in the blood of the U.S. population, helping us better understand public health trends. As the…
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Direct Air Capture Explained
Direct air capture (DAC) is an innovative technology designed to directly pull CO2 from the atmosphere, offering a solution to mitigate climate change. It has the potential to create well-paying…
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U.S. Department of Energy Methane Mitigation...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is tackling methane emissions head-on with innovative technology solutions aimed at reducing their environmental impact. Through the Methane Mitigation Technologies Program, the DOE is…
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