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Calif. Begins $38M Pilot Project To Cool Hellishly Hot Cells In 3 Prisons

"As climate change exacerbates the risks of extreme heat across California, the state’s prison officials plan to embark on a $38 million pilot project to figure out how to keep their prison cells cool."

Source: CalMatters, 09/05/2025

Small Communities Lack Advanced Water Treatment For PFAS, Other Contaminants

"As the US wrestles with how to deal with widespread PFAS pollution in drinking water supplies, most utilities are lacking advanced filtration systems that could protect public health from not just PFAS but an array of harmful contaminants, according to a new study."

Source: The New Lede, 09/05/2025

EPA Walks Back Proposal To Curb Water Pollution From Meat And Poultry Plants

"In a move celebrated by US meat and poultry producers but mourned by environment and health advocates, federal regulators are walking back a proposed rule that would have strengthened water pollution standards for slaughterhouse operators."

Source: The New Lede, 09/05/2025

Residents Oppose Alabama Medical Waste Facility Amid Anonymous Support

"Dozens of residents opposed to Harvest Med Waste Disposal’s site in Remlap, Alabama, packed the Blount County courthouse to voice their concerns. Online, a paid campaign supporting the facility has been active, though its backers have remained anonymous."

Source: Inside Climate News, 09/05/2025

Pennsylvania Settlement Could Set US Precedent for Control of Plastic Pellets

"A Pennsylvania plastics manufacturer will pay $2.6 million for allegedly violating the federal Clean Water Act and will ensure that no more of its plastic pellets leak into waterways, under a proposed settlement with two environmental groups."

Source: Inside Climate News, 09/05/2025

States, Orsted Sue Trump BOEM For Halting New England Offshore Wind Farm

"Connecticut, Rhode Island and the developer of an offshore wind farm that would power 350,000 homes in the two states said Thursday that they’re suing the Trump administration for stopping the nearly completed project."

Source: AP, 09/05/2025

"House Votes to Advance a Mining Road Through the Alaskan Wilderness"

"The House voted late on Wednesday to advance a 211-mile industrial road that would cut through pristine Alaskan wilderness to reach a proposed copper and zinc mine, handing a victory to the company behind the contentious mining venture."

Source: NYTimes, 09/05/2025
December 4, 2025 to December 6, 2025

TCLF Conference: Soak It Up — Los Angeles

The Cultural Landscape Foundation, the University of Southern California and the SWA Group are hosting a daylong conference on Fri., Dec. 5 that will focus on landscape architecture’s leadership role in addressing critical water management issues. Opening events take place Thurs. and mobile workshops on Sat.

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