When it comes to oil spills, efficient cleanup methods play a vital role in mitigating damage. Striving to improve techniques to rapidly mitigate oil spills in sensitive Arctic environments supports the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission of environmental stewardship, as well as the U.S. Army’s efforts to execute its Arctic strategy. To achieve this mission, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) researchers have been working in coordination with others – such as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Environmental Protection Agency, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, among others – for decades to develop novel systems for cleaning oil from ice-laden waters. Unique ERDC facilities in New Hampshire are among only a few facilities in the federal government with the licenses, equipment and personnel to safely test in-situ burning, a technique often used to mitigate oil spills in ice-covered water. These facilities, plus ERDC’s cold-weather expertise, allow technologies to be tested in controlled environments, giving researchers a better understanding of what will happen in real-world situations and helping them improve cleanup efficiency. To learn more about this and other world-class research capabilities, visit https://lnkd.in/gTaxfStk. #arctic #ice #oil #oilspill #environment #environmental #environmentalprotection #insitu #testing #engineer #engineering #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC
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Residents Voiced Concerns Over Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline Expansion Project The hearing focused on the proposed construction of a new 40-mile pipeline segment, which would be built around and upstream of the Bad River Reservation. Opponents urged the US Army Corps of Engineers to reject the Canadian company's application, citing environmental risks and potential impact on tribal sovereignty. Read it here ▶ https://lnkd.in/gCRGMHuu #pipelinejournal #pipelinenews #pipelineindustry #pipelines #USA #Wisconsin
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Discover how #DRI is helping the US Army prepare for combat in extreme conditions through environmental research at the US Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG) in this article from #MilitarySpot : bit.ly/driyuma. #DiscoverDRI
Yuma Partners to Conduct Environmental Research - MilitarySpot.com
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This is a concise summary in RealClearDefense of some extensive analytical work by Scott Savitz, Abbie Tingstad (this study was completed before she joined CASP), and their colleagues at the RAND Corporation. We commented on the strategic relevance of the Arctic region earlier this week. This study gets into the nuts and bolts of Arctic operating capability and capacity recognizing that: "For the U.S., Arctic-specific capabilities are needed because of the effect of the region’s unique environment on operations. Any system that was not specifically designed for that environment is likely to fail: fuels gel, materials shatter, lubricants freeze, and batteries do not work. The environment is even harder on people, who struggle to just to survive in extreme temperatures. Arctic operations are further impeded by the region’s tremendous internal distances and its remoteness from the rest of the world. Sparse infrastructure that is relentlessly battered by the elements, limited satellite coverage, and unique electromagnetic effects that degrade communications also contribute to challenges. Climate change is also degrading coastal infrastructure and contributing to less predictable conditions." https://lnkd.in/eAGDZ6Hx
The U.S. Military Needs to Build Arctic Capabilities and Capacity
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Last week, our team members from NORCE Norwegian Research Centre, Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research and Mathew Stiller-Reeve had the opportunity to share insights from the I4C project at a seminar hosted by the Sivilforsvaret/Norwegian Civil Defence /Norwegian Civil Defence. Stephanie Mayer gave a comprehensive overview of the current state of climate information 📊 and provided context on the climate factsheets offered by the Norwegian Climate Service Centre. The session sparked dynamic discussions on potential collaboration avenues between #I4C and #Sivilforsvaret, paving the way for impactful partnerships in the future 🤝✨ Some of the exciting suggestions included: -Scenarios for tailored training sessions. -Integrating worst-case-scenarios with risk and vulnerability analyses. -Evaluations to enhance future capacity planning. -A dedicated collaboration platform to explore consequences of plausible weather scenarios🌦️ #ClimateInformation #Collaboration #EmergencyServices #ClimateAction #Norway
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Interesting article in the Big Issue regarding construction of new reservoirs to help counteract potential future water scarcity.
We're in a race to build first new reservoirs in decades before Britain's taps run dry
https://www.bigissue.com
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🎉 Shout out to the latest collaboration between Environmental Policy Innovation Center, Atlas Public Policy, Massive Data Institute, and Healthy Gulf on a new Wetlands Impact Tracker. Join us on **January 31st at 1pm ET** for a webinar demoing the tool, our process, and insights from the data. ➡ Wetlands Impact Tracker: https://lnkd.in/ghdTvvFC ➡ Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/g9TwCr3G If your interested in #environmentaljustice, #data, #datainnovation, #wetlands, or #aiforgood, check it out!
🎉 New Tool Alert! 🎉 To facilitate data transparency and action around petrochemical development and other threats to wetlands and communities in the Gulf of Mexico, Environmental Policy Innovation Center has collaborated with Atlas Public Policy, Massive Data Institute, and Healthy Gulf to build the Wetlands Impact Tracker! Permitting these projects projects largely falls on the Army Corp of Engineers, especially if projects are impacting our nation's wetlands. We've developed the Impact Tracker to reveal public notices from Army Corp using #ai and conventional PDF scraping methods. The data has been compiled for public use along with much needed context layers. Join us on January 31st at 1pm ET for a webinar demoing the tool, our process, and insights from the data. Wetlands Impact Tracker: https://lnkd.in/ghdTvvFC Webinar Registration: https://lnkd.in/g9TwCr3G If your interested in #environmentaljustice, #data, or #aiforgood, come check it out!
Wetlands Impact Tracker
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Canada’s increasing focus on Arctic security can help the Northwest Territories to replace and upgrade the ageing infrastructure. Under a new defense policy promising more than $70 billion in nationwide spending over the next 20 years, it will be great to review how much is coming north. Government of Canada; Government of Northwest Territories; American Chamber of Commerce in Canada West https://lnkd.in/giK-5ZkC
‘The Arctic is our biggest vulnerability. We have to do more.’
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Michigan’s more than 3,000 miles of coastline are subject to environmental changes that come with rapidly changing climate conditions. High and low water levels, wind, ice, and human activity all contribute to the ever-changing character of these coasts. To address these changes and sustainably invest in and steward these vital coastal areas, Michigan and the seven other states bordering the Great Lakes signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) for a Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study. Using advanced climate and hydrodynamic models, the study will examine a range of future conditions that could affect coastal resilience. #MiEnvironment #GreatLakes #MIHealthyClimate
Researching where water meets land
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The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) was among the organizations that participated in a recent workshop to examine the application of natural and nature-based solutions to address engineering challenges in the Arctic and other cold region environments. The event was organized and hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering With Nature® (EWN) program and featured discussions on mitigating coastal hazards, such as flooding and erosion in these frigid environments, and developing programs to advance this work at national, regional and local levels. Researchers from the ERDC Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, Environmental Laboratory and Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory were among the presenters. Organizers captured the presentations and discussions, as well as provided a summary of the event, in a recently released report titled “Collaborative Development of Natural and Nature-based Solutions for Coastal Resiliency in the Arctic and Adjacent Regions.” To view and download the report, visit https://lnkd.in/guifMfMf. US Army Corps of Engineers Engineering With Nature® (EWN®) #arctic #climate #climatecrisis #flood #floodcontrol #floodmitigation #erosion #coastline #coastalhazards #engineer #engineers #engineering #nature #naturebasedsolutions #alaska #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC
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World Water Day | The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is focused on addressing the urgent issue of water sustainability for our Warfighters, our nation and the larger global community. Clean water can often be an afterthought in our daily lives, but not for ERDC researchers who are performing state-of-the-art science and engineering to address sustainable water infrastructure challenges. These efforts include providing clean water, as well as removing contaminants and extracting resources from water. Watch this video to learn about just one of ERDC’s programs focused on resilient and sustainable water resource solutions. United States Department of Defense US Army US Army Corps of Engineers United Nations #worldwaterday #water #waterresources #sustainability #climate #climatechange #climatecrisis #environment #environmental #materialscience #science #technology #innovation #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC
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