by The Conversation | Apr 22, 2024 | Progress & Solutions
Republished with permission from The Conversation, by Kyle Doudrick, University of Notre Dame Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible...
by Governing Magazine | Apr 21, 2024 | Progress & Solutions
Republished with permission from Governing, by Carl Smith In Brief: The EPA has warned states that foreign actors are targeting specific water system equipment with security vulnerabilities. The EPA announced it would create a task force on cybersecurity for the water...
by Colorado Newsline | Apr 15, 2024 | Progress & Solutions
Republished with permission from Colorado Newsline, by Robert Zullo Just about every week, Shawn Grant, who works for Salt Lake City-based Rocky Mountain Power, gets an inquiry from another utility looking for information about the company’s Wattsmart battery program....
by Governing Magazine | Mar 17, 2024 | Progress & Solutions
Republished with permission from Governing, by Carl Smith In Brief: Fully four years after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020, New Jersey has released the first independent, comprehensive state-level review of its kind. There...
by The Conversation | Mar 17, 2024 | Progress & Solutions
Republished with permission from The Conversation, by David Cason, University of North Dakota Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of Course: Debunking conspiracy theories What...
by Governing Magazine | Mar 3, 2024 | Progress & Solutions
Republished with permission from Governing, by Carl Smith In Brief: Homeownership is the primary source of wealth accumulation for most Americans. Homeownership rates for Black families have remained significantly lower than overall rates for decades, and 30 points...