Fact Sheet: Utilities and Building Managers Must Take Steps to Protect Public Health Before Reopening Buildings
June 5, 2020, Oakland, California — After a long period of shutdown, stagnant water can pose risks to health if not carefully managed. These risks include growth of bacteria including Legionella (the cause of Legionnaires’ disease) and the leaching of lead and other metals from pipes and plumbing.
Pacific Institute Speaks Out on Racial Injustice
June 5, 2020, Oakland, California — The murders of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky, Tony McDade in Tallahassee, Tennessee, and the killing of Ahmaud Arbery outside Brunswick, Georgia, are the latest horrific reminders of the systemic racism in the United States.
May 2020 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media coverage of its work and analysis.
Pacific Institute President Jason Morrison to Join UN Global Compact Leaders Summit
On June 15th and 16th, 2020, Pacific Institute President Jason Morrison will attend the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit. Taking place virtually, the high-level summit will allow participants and Global Compact Local Networks to participate in their own time zones. This year’s summit marks 20 years of bringing businesses around the world together to advance sustainability.
President Jason Morrison to Attend California Water Action Collaborative Spring Meeting
From May 26th through 28th, Pacific Institute President Jason Morrison, along with Director of Research Heather Cooley and Research Associate Cora Kammeyer, will attend the California Water Action Collaborative (CWAC) virtual spring meeting.
New Report on Mapping Public Water Management
Poor water management poses major risks to agriculture, industry, and local communities. However, there is a critical lack of information available about local water conditions, making better management difficult.
April 2020 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media coverage of its work and analysis.
Peter Gleick of the Pacific Institute to Receive Innovation in Sustainability Science Award
April 16, Oakland, California — The Ecological Society of America (ESA) has announced that Dr. Peter Gleick of the Pacific Institute will receive the Innovation in Sustainability Science Award, along with co-authors, for the paper “Nexus Approaches to Global Sustainable Development,” published in the journal Nature Sustainability.
Pacific Institute Joins US Water Alliance in Highlighting Principles for COVID Relief and Recovery
April 8, 2020, Oakland, California — The Pacific Institute has joined the Principles for COVID Relief and Recovery: Guiding Principles to Secure Our Water Future. The COVID-19 pandemic is shining a spotlight on the weaknesses of social, economic, and health safety nets we’ve long taken for granted, including our water system.Â
New Report Explores Businesses Water Resilience in the Colorado River Basin
April 6, Oakland, California – The Pacific Institute today released a report that explores how businesses can help address water challenges in the Colorado River Basin. The Colorado River Basin states face significant water challenges, including the overallocation of water, long-term drought, and climate change. This report examines a set of business actions and activities, with associated drivers and barriers, to identify how business could address some of the water challenges in the basin.