Alan Jones, Business Manager
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Executive Order On Strengthening US Electric Grid (Full Text)
source: whitehouse.gov
Study: Deadly Ocean Heatwaves Triple in Length
source: theguardian.com
How Federal Job Cuts at NOAA Impact Weather Forecasts, Climate Research
Recent federal budget cuts have resulted in significant job losses at NOAA, potentially undermining the agency's capacity to deliver accurate weather forecasts and conduct essential climate research that many sectors, including utilities, depend upon.
Reworld Workers Prevail
source : ibew.org
Utility Director, Members Celebrated by Labor-Management Group
Inside the Rush to Save Decades of US Scientific Data from Deletion
Scientists and data specialists are working urgently to preserve critical climate and environmental research data. The article explores concerns about potential data loss under current policies and includes perspectives from electrical engineering experts on the importance of this information for infrastructure planning. Source: bbc.com
How 50 Years of Climate Disruption Has Changed the Face of the "Blue Marble"
This in-depth feature examines the visible environmental changes to Earth over five decades through satellite imagery. The article connects these changes to increased demand for resilient electrical infrastructure and discusses how electricians and the IBEW are adapting to climate-related challenges. Source: bbc.com