Issue Brief:
The U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Water Components
Pacific Institute launches Water Resilience Issue Brief, Calls on Decision-makers to Rapidly Scale Water Resilience Solutions
Water for a Growing Bay Area: How the Region Can Grow Without Increasing Water Demand
The Future of California’s Water-Energy-Climate Nexus
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COP26: A Bold Step Forward for the Water Resilience Agenda
With the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) now in the rearview mirror, three things are clear: 1) the water agenda received significantly more attention than previous COPs, 2) resilience and adaptation are gaining powerful traction alongside climate mitigation, and 3) the corporate sector has the opportunity to lead in this critical next stage of the climate crisis by turning commitments into tangible action.
The U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Water Components
On November 5, 2021, the U.S. Congress passed President Biden’s major infrastructure bill, HR 3684, the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The President is expected to sign the bill into law.
An Assessment of Oil and Gas Water Cycle Reporting in California
In the context of severe drought in California, Senate Bill 1281 (2014, Pavley) expanded reporting requirements for the state's oil and gas industry regarding produced water — the water extracted from oil and gas production. The intention of the bill is to ensure the ability to assess impacts on California’s water resources, public health, and the environment.
