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Compare and contrast: New Stream Gauges and Weather Stations Poised to Help Wyoming Tribes Endure Flooding and Drought

Inside Climate News


The new devices, which are part of a slew of planned infrastructure upgrades, will help the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho improve their disaster warning system.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Flood.

Compare and contrast: Deadly floods and storms affected more than 400,000 people in Europe in 2024

The Guardian


European State of the Climate report ‘lays bare’ impact of fossil fuels on continent during its hottest 12 months on record.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Flood.

Manitoba investing $24M for municipal water and wastewater upgrades and expansions

Water Canada


The Manitoba government is committing $24 million in funding for the Manitoba Water Services Board (MWSB) capital budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year to assist municipalities in addressing their water and wastewater infrastructure needs, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

Compare and contrast: Tetra Tech Awarded Contract for Major Wastewater Treatment Modernization Program in Massachusetts

Financial Post


Tetra Tech, Inc., a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, announced today that the City of Gloucester, Massachusetts, awarded the Company an $8 million contract to provide engineering design and technical services for a major wastewater treatment modernization program.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

Compare and contrast: There’s a simple solution for Western droughts – but people aren’t going to like it

Fast Company


We have the technology to make toilet water drinkable. Why aren’t dry states using it to solve their water problems?.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Drought.