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Can sand be used to create energy on demand?
Researchers explore how abandoned mines — and sand — could be used to create and store energy for future use. How does it compare with pumped storage hydropower?
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'Forever chemicals' lining up to be most expensive environmental hazard in history
Unless polluting manufacturers are held accountable for cleanup, the billions of dollars to remove perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances will be a burden borne by water systems and ratepayers.
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No ethical wiggle room for engineers who fall prey to corrupt temptations
Judges may be forgiving, but ASCE's Code of Ethics is not: “Engineers have zero tolerance for bribery, fraud, and corruption in all forms, and report violations to the proper authorities.”
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Bills in 9 states call for speed limit changes
Measures in nine statehouses would cover maximum and minimum speed limits for motorists and truck drivers on highways and interstates.
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Biggest dam removal in US history set to start in California, Oregon
The $450 million project will take out four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River in Oregon and California to restore habitat and passage for migrating fish.
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Much of Florida Keys loses water pressure after main break
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