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Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/nations-converge-on-glasgow-for-u-n-climate-summit/">Nations Converge on Glasgow for U.N. Climate Summit

Nations Converge on Glasgow for U.N. Climate Summit

This week, world leaders met in Glasgow, Scotland for the start of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). This year’s conference, like those of years past, convenes with the ultimate goal of setting the world on a path to preventing global temperatures from rising by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-Industrial......

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2021 Infrastructure Report Card - A Comprehensive Assessment of Florida's Infrastructure

Florida Civil Engineers Give the State’s Infrastructure a “C” Grade

On Wednesday, October 27, the Florida Section of ASCE unveiled the 2021 Report Card for Florida’s Infrastructure, the section’s first report card since 2016. The report assigned the state’s systems a cumulative grade of “C”, which is higher than the national grade of “C-“ and consistent with the state’s “C” grade in its previous 2016......

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Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/regulating-pfas-epa-announces-roadmap-to-address-forever-chemicals/">Regulating PFAS: EPA Announces “Roadmap” to Address Forever Chemicals

Regulating PFAS: EPA Announces “Roadmap” to Address Forever Chemicals

On Monday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) put forward its plan to address the challenges posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).  The PFAS Strategic Roadmap outlines EPA’s plan of action to address the public health and environmental threats these substances pose.  The plan was produced by the EPA PFAS Council, which was established by......

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Imagine a Day Without Water

This year, as everyone comes together on October 21 to Imagine a Day Without Water, it is important to remember the vital importance of our nation’s infrastructure in providing us with clean and safe water.  More than 2 million miles of underground pipes provide millions of people with safe drinking water.  Wastewater infrastructure, including more......

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Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congressional-committees-meet-to-discuss-hurricane-ida-response/">Congressional Committees Meet to Discuss Hurricane Ida Response

Congressional Committees Meet to Discuss Hurricane Ida Response

As Congress continues to negotiate passage of President Biden’s agenda, multiple committees met this week to discuss the administration’s response to Hurricane Ida, which caused nearly 100 deaths and resulted in billions of dollars in damage from Louisiana up into the northeast.  On September 30, Congress passed a continuing resolution to extend government funded, but......

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Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/myths-and-facts-infrastructure-investment-jobs-act/">Myths And Facts: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

Myths And Facts: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

ASCE’s Government Relations and Infrastructure Initiatives team has been focused the past few months on working with ASCE members to press Congress to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), over $550 billion in new investments for physical infrastructure assets from roads to water systems to our electric grid and more. During our outreach......

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Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-passes-continuing-resolution-to-keep-government-open-through-dec-3/">House Passes Continuing Resolution To Keep Government Open Through Dec. 3

House Passes Continuing Resolution To Keep Government Open Through Dec. 3

The House of Representatives on Sept. 21 passed a continuing resolution that does not include an extension for transportation programs, signaling Congressional leaders may be prepared to agree on a significant infrastructure bill before federal funding authority expires. House members are expected to consider the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by Sept. 27, just......

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Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-committees-move-forward-with-reconciliation-legislation/">House Committees Move Forward With Reconciliation Legislation

House Committees Move Forward With Reconciliation Legislation

This month,  the House of Representatives began the process of writing their proposed $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package following passage of a budget resolution in August.  Along with of the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the reconciliation package marks a critical step in President Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda.  Unlike the bipartisan......

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2021 Report Card for South Carolina's Infrastructure South Carolina Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers

South Carolina Civil Engineers Give the State’s Infrastructure a “D+” Grade

On Wednesday, September 8, the South Carolina Section of ASCE unveiled the 2021 Report Card for South Carolina’s Infrastructure, the first report card ever issues by the South Carolina Section. The report assigned the state’s systems a cumulative grade of “D+” which is below the national grade of “C-.” The report analyzed eight categories of......

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Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/hurricane-ida-wreaks-havoc-but-louisianas-levees-hold-firm/">Hurricane Ida Wreaks Havoc, but Louisiana’s Levees Hold Firm

Hurricane Ida Wreaks Havoc, but Louisiana’s Levees Hold Firm

Throughout New Orleans, Louisiana, residents are still beset with remnants of Hurricane Katrina 16 years after it made landfall, breaching New Orleans’ levees and ultimately devastating communities, leading to 1,800 deaths. On the 16th anniversary of the tragic storm, the very same region was besieged by Hurricane Ida, which reached winds of 150 miles per......

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