EWMC Gives Back Year-Round (EW-Photo Gallery)
Photo gallery showcasing the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus's community service initiatives and outreach programs throughout the year. | Source: ibew.org
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IBEW Spearheads Labor Coalition at Forefront of State's Green Energy Transition
IBEW leads coalition of labor unions in Colorado to ensure workers' interests are protected and promoted during the state's transition to renewable energy sources. | Source: ksjd.org
Governor Visits Local to Sign Historic Clean Energy Bill (EW)
Coverage of the governor's visit to an IBEW local union hall for the signing of landmark clean energy legislation, highlighting the union's role in shaping policy. | Source: ibew.org
US to Deploy Molten Salt Reactors to Turn Wastewater into Freshwater
Source: interestingengineering.com - Innovative project launches to utilize molten salt reactor technology for water desalination, creating new opportunities for electrical workers in the nuclear sector while addressing water scarcity challenges in drought-prone regions.
CN, IBEW Reach Tentative Agreement, Avoid Strike
Source: freightwaves.com - Canadian National Railway and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers have reached a tentative agreement, averting potential strike action. The deal covers approximately 750 signal and communications workers across Canada.
Administration Halt on Climate Spending Freezes Jobs, Stalls Projects
Source: nytimes.com - Recent administrative decisions to pause climate-related infrastructure spending have led to widespread job freezes in the renewable energy sector and the suspension of multiple clean energy construction projects, impacting thousands of electrical workers nationwide.
Report : US Home Values Under Siege
Source: nytimes.com - In a stark warning for homeowners, new research suggests that climate change and insurance market instability are eroding property values across the United States. Analysis reveals increasing challenges to US home values, including climate-related risks, insurance market volatility, and potential long-term economic impacts on residential real estate markets.
AI Brings Nuclear Power Back, Even in California
Source: calmatters.org - Artificial intelligence advancements are revolutionizing nuclear power plant operations and safety systems, potentially paving the way for a nuclear energy revival in California. New AI-driven safety protocols and operational efficiencies are addressing historical concerns about nuclear energy.
Drones: Examining Risks to the US Electric Grid
Source: dronelife.com - A comprehensive analysis of drone-related security threats to electrical infrastructure, examining potential vulnerabilities in the US power grid and proposed countermeasures to protect critical energy facilities from unauthorized drone activity.
FEMA: Future Conditions
FEMA outlines new strategies for addressing evolving climate challenges and preparing communities for future environmental conditions. Key focus on infrastructure resilience and adaptive planning measures. | source: fema.gov