Tag: University of California
Water Power Winners Emerge As Collegiate Competitions Surge
Top Teams Claim Prizes at 2026 Hydropower and Marine Energy Collegiate Competition Final Events, and DOE Welcomes a Record 45 Teams for the 2027 Season Two teams have snagged the top prizes in the 2026 Hydropower and Marine Energy Collegiate Competition finals, and 45 others have risen to the top … [continued]
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Could wildfire smoke change the flavor of wine grapes in northern Michigan?
Grape growers and experts in northern Michigan say “smoke taint” from this month’s hazy skies isn’t an immediate threat, but is likely a new impact of volatile weather that the industry might need to adapt to.
Why Is It So Expensive to Replace Lead Pipes in Chicago?
Chicago has more lead pipes than any other city in the country. It’s also paying more to replace each one.
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California Preps For Battle Royale Over Offshore Wind Leases That Trump Wants To Kill
Floating wind turbines are the key to California’s ambitious offshore wind plans, and the state does not intend for the Trump administration to get in the way.
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Extended ICE Detention at North Lake: the psychological impact on Michigan detainees
In Michigan, immigrants being held inside detention centers often have no idea of when their cases will be resolved. Dozens have been held for over six months and for some it’s been closer to a year. Mental health experts say the uncertainty coupled with the prolonged isolation can take a psychological toll, with the effects often growing more severe the longer a person is detained.
