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Mitigating Pollution from Solid Waste
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Cities in developing countries often lack the technical capacity, financial resources and technologies to improve solid waste management. They are often paralyzed by the rapidly growing rates at which waste is generated and needs to be disposed, and…
Development of a Conceptual Drinking Water Supply Plan for Minnesota’s East Metro Area Affected by PFAS Contamination in Groundwater
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In 2018, the State of Minnesota reached a settlement with the 3M Company regarding contamination of groundwater with PFAS chemicals manufactured by 3M. Under the settlement, the 3M Company provided $850 million to the state, the bulk of which will be…
Spotlight On: Energy and Economic Growth
Spotlight On
Around the world, countries increasingly recognize the critical role affordable, reliable and sustainable energy plays in achieving low-carbon emissions targets and long-term economic growth goals.
Toxicity Testing for the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment
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The Deepwater Horizon (DWH) blowout released 3.19 million barrels of oil in the Gulf of Mexico over nearly three months. It exposed organisms to oil at various stages of processing, and the duration and size of the spill had the potential to harm many…
The Vulnerabilities of Water Systems to Climate Change in the Philippines
Project
USAID released its climate-resilient development (CRD) framework in March 2014 to ensure consideration of climate issues in development decision-making. The goals included reducing climate vulnerabilities and improving development outcomes. The framework…
Climate, Environment & Energy – July 2024
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Dive into our latest Climate, Environment, & Energy newsletter!
Abt Global to Partner with U.S. Department of Interior to Facilitate Clean Energy Collaborations
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Through a $65 million contract, Abt will help DOI work with a range of stakeholders to maximize investments in clean energy and infrastructure development.
Tradeoffs in Habitat Value to Maximize Natural Resource Benefits From Coastal Restoration in a Rapidly Eroding Wetland: Is Monitoring Land Area Sufficient?
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This article compares the benefits of shallow open water areas to emergent restored wetlands in Coastal Louisiana to explore restoration ecosystem benefits.