‘No Way, Not Possible’
California has a plan for new water rules. Will it save salmon from extinction?
CalMatters: The Newsom administration is refining a contentious set of proposed rules, years in the making, that would reshape how farms and cities draw water from the Central Valley’s Delta and its rivers. Backed by more than $1 billion in state funds, the rules, if adopted, would require water users to help restore rivers and rebuild depleted Chinook salmon runs.
Startup of the Month: PowerTechs
Virtual ‘cockpits’ train tomorrow’s workforce in immersive environments
“Using XR technology enables PowerTechs to immerse workers and students in a realistic, simulated environment where their skills can be assessed authentically,” founder Ksenia Solomatina says.
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WESTERN PLACER WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
BUILDING AN INNOVATION LAB TO LAUNCH A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) is forging the path to a more sustainable future. “We are partnering with the Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Sacramento State University to create an Innovation Lab that will help make a local circular economy a reality,” says Emily Hoffman, WPWMA public information officer.
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ROSEVILLE ELECTRIC
LEADING THE CHARGE TO AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE FUTURE
As a forward-thinking, community-owned utility, Roseville Electric is driving the future of transportation by investing in electric vehicle (EV) adoption throughout the City of Roseville with programs, services and foresight.
Startup of the Month: Red Line Safety
Wearable tech on track to transform fire services
Red Line Safety, Scott Holman’s Sacramento-based startup, is enhancing firefighter safety and efficiency with wearable technology that monitors a firefighter’s location, vital signs, environmental conditions and toxic gas exposure in real time.
Is Our Future Tied to the Tracks? with James Stout
PODCAST EPISODE: Journalist James Stout delves into his latest feature for Comstock’s “What’s Holding Up Valley Rail?” where he investigated delays in railway expansion throughout the Central Valley. We discuss the hurdles that are baked into the system, changing attitudes towards public transit and whether hopping on a train might be more commonplace in future America.
Fighting for Land
We need more housing, but we also want to protect wildland
The region has been suffering through a housing shortage for several years. But environmentalists worry about the impacts of greenfield development: It increases greenhouse gas emissions as people commute longer distances and causes the loss of habitat and open space, which gives the region its character and makes it a good place to live.
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SR DIVERSIFIED
BREAKING BARRIERS AND BUILDING SUCCESS IN CONSTRUCTION
In the rugged world of construction, where steel beams and concrete foundations reign supreme, a new force is emerging — one that’s reshaping the industry landscape with a fresh perspective and unwavering determination. SR Diversified (SRD), a dynamic women-led company, is making waves and shattering stereotypes in a field long populated by men.
California Seeks Biden Administration Approval for Controversial Diesel Truck Ban
CalMatters: California’s top air quality regulator urged the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency to “immediately” approve the state’s regulation phasing out diesel trucks.
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30 YEARS OF ABATEMENT AND DEMOLITION EXCELLENCE
Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, JM Environmental, Inc. is a longtime leader in the hazardous materials abatement and demolition industry.