Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsSenators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy. Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, chair of the…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoWhole story →TechnologyBuildShelley Moore Capitopermitting bill deal
Scottsdale's water recycling program hits election-year backlashElection-season politics have stalled efforts to expand wastewater recycling to residents' taps in an affluent Phoenix suburb. Scottsdale is among Arizona cities that are facing cuts to their water supply from the Colorado River. A longstanding program that has helped recharge aquifers with purified wastewater was set to expand in 2027. But criticism…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution12d agoWhole story →PlanetBuildscottsdale water recycling controversy
