Future bright for environmentally sustainable solutions
By NICOLE BOTS, Biologist, Tetra Tech, Inc. Countries and companies around the world have set goals of halving or outright eliminating their emissions by the 2030s, and the U.S. is […]
US Patent replaces ‘box of chocolates’ this Valentine’s Day
STAFF & WIRE REPORTS US Patent Office grants Tersus a New Patent. Authors of the newly issued patent are Gary Birk, Florida-Licensed Professional Engineer and David Alden. The U.S. Patent […]
If a tree falls in the forest, does it require a permit?
By JOE SAMNIK, Forensic Consulting Arborist One of the advantages of growing old in the marketplace is the ability to look back upon what was. As I reflect more than […]
Who takes blame for PFAS contamination in our ecosystem?
By AARON GETCHELL, CPG, PG When you point a finger at someone to blame them for something, there are three fingers pointing back at yourself. There is a lot of […]
Paint makers choose not to accept building science
By HARRY J. LUBITZ, CSI, CDT, IIBEC, United Gilsonite Laboratories Did you ask the exterior of your structure… “Should I Breathe?” Breathability of exterior coatings seems to be a subject […]
EPRI: More energy storage needed for stable, reliable grid
By BLANCHE HARDY, PG The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) recently received an update from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) on the past, present, and developing future of energy […]
Carbon capture storage, technology offers promise, peril
By LINA ALFIERI STERN, MBA, MSRED, LEED Green Associate Carbon capture is a process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO2) from sources such as power plants or industrial processes. […]
Ever wonder what water industry will look like in 2030?
By ADAM TANK, Chief Customer Officer, Transcend Software Water is the most important thing most people never think about. We just witnessed the end of a radical decade in digital […]
Less freshwater flowing to lower Withlacoochee River
By MARK FULKERSON, Ph.D., P.E., Chief Professional Engineer Southwest Florida Water Management District The Withlacoochee River begins in the Green Swamp, a vast landscape of wetlands and uplands between Lakeland […]
North Florida, South Florida vie to be most-polluted region
By Dr. ROBERT KNIGHT Given the environmental disaster that has continued to engulf the estuaries and beaches on both sides of the state, South Florida’s guacamole-filled coastal waters are receiving […]
Creating alignment with company’s vision key to success
By MIKE ELLICOTT, EOS Worldwide “Vision” is a staple in business and with more than 10,000 book titles listed on Amazon, there’s no shortage of “help.” If you’ve been in […]
Anglers Inn University offers fishing lessons for everyone
By RON GIUDICE When Billy Chapman opened up Brazil to peacock bass fishing in the Amazon Jungle 45 years ago, little did he envision the impact he would have on […]
