What civil engineers are reading this week

• California is on the threshold of using 100% renewable power

  We're talking 1 million solar rooftops.

• Senate committee to unveil water infrastructure bill to protect coasts, reduce flooding

  The bill will include language to revamp the way the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers addresses climate change and equity for disadvantaged, rural, and tribal communities.

• Senators press DOT for answers on autonomous vehicle technology

  A group of senators recently asked the U.S. Department of Transportation for an update on efforts to regulate key aspects of autonomous vehicles.

• World's first climate-positive, net-zero city in the works

  An Egyptian city will be the world’s first net-zero city, producing more energy and food than it consumes. It is also designed to become an eco-tourism destination.

• $6.4B headed to states to cut carbon, including for road pavements

  The Federal Highway Administration announced the funds for states over five years to help reduce carbon emissions through infrastructure projects, including use of low-carbon pavement technologies.

• ‘Traditions’ hinder the construction industry’s efforts to cut carbon

  A change of mindset among construction firms and their clients is essential to meet net-zero target, according to a panel of industry experts.