Corinne Grinapol

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As Opponents Continue Line 3 Fight, Wild Rice and Tribal Sovereignty Take Center Stage

September 19, 2021

Efforts to halt the nearly completed oil pipeline replacement project illustrates the impact of environmental justice movements around the U.S.

Engineering Justice: Third in a Series

Room to Breathe: Industrial Projects and Communities Are Challenged to Coexist

Debra K. Rubin

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Corinne Grinapol

September 16, 2021

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Rising health and climate change risks spur pushback from communities impacted by facility emissions and pollution—as owners, governments, activists and industry advisers weigh options for new levels of environmental justice.

Construction Industry Considers Its Role in Avoiding PFAS

Corinne Grinapol

August 11, 2021

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As federal legislation again makes its way to the Senate, architects, designers and engineers discuss what they can do to prevent using harmful chemicals in building materials.

Workforce

The 50K Coalition Broadens Its Efforts to Graduate Diverse Engineering Students

Corinne Grinapol

July 8, 2021

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Coalition of universities, associations and companies has almost reached its 2025 diversity goal.

Energy Construction

Terminated Keystone XL Oil Pipeline Site Closure Steps Are Still in Play

Competing Enbridge Line 3 wins much watched Minnesota ruling June 14 to continue construction

Debra K. Rubin

Corinne Grinapol

June 12, 2021

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Rival Enbridge Line 3 wins key Minnesota court ruling June 14 to move construction to expected year end completion, while scuttled $8B Keystone had tough road after Biden permit halt, as owner weighs options for pipe laid in Canada and stored.

Environmental Justice

Will New Efforts Bring Equity to Communities Long Impacted and Underserved by Infrastructure?

June 10, 2021

Inequities exist in all sectors—from highway alignments to industrial sites and wastewater treatment plant locations—but finding solutions won’t be easy or without controversy.

Top 20 Under 40: Evolve as the Industry Adapts

May 14, 2021

The next generation of A/E/C leaders applies lessons learned heading toward a post-pandemic future.

A drop of water splashes up from a larger pool of water

Senate Passes $35B Water Infrastructure Bill in Bipartisan Vote

Corinne Grinapol

April 29, 2021

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Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act includes $14.65 billion each for drinking water and wastewater treatment state revolving funds over the next five years.