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New Podcast Episode: The Resilient Future of Solar Power
A new episode of the Resilient Futures Podcast is here, featuring hosts Alysha Helmrich and Todd Bridges! Lauren McPhillips didn’t always dream of being a professor, but she knew she loved solving problems. After earning three degrees in Earth systems science and environmental engineering at Cornell University, McPhillips completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at Arizona State University, where she met…
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The End of Chevron Deference: Adam Orford discusses a new era of administrative and environmental law with River Basin Center
Last week, Dr. Adam Orford of the UGA School of Law led a conversation over lunch at the River Basin Center titled The End of Chevron Deference: Understanding the Implications of Recent Supreme Court Decisions on Environmental Protection. Here’s what you need to know: Quick review: There are three branches of government: Legislative: Writes laws Congress Executive: Enforces laws The…
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Make a Dam Decision: Facilitating Dam Removals Through New Multiple-Criteria Decision Analysis Tool
Originally published here by the Network for Engineering With Nature. Dams across the United States are aging, with the cost to repair or remove all known deficient non-federal dams estimated at over $1.5 billion. Even for functioning dams, there may still be a number of reasons to remove them, from emissions reduction to flood risk mitigation to wildlife benefits. However,…
