Pam McFarland

The U.S. Supreme court has ruled military and construction contractors are not shielded from state tort claims when misconduct is alleged, even in war zones.

The Trump administration's abrupt firing of the entire 22-member National Science Foundation board could have a chilling effect on research that

Administration firings, including of USC Engineering School AI expert Yolanda Gill, from National Science Foundation 22-member board could have a chilling effect on scientific and engineering research.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency interim guidance on best practices for disposal and destruction of per- and polyfluoralkyl substances—often

The appropriations process directing use of federal funds in fiscal year 2027 has begun in earnest, with hearings and markups scheduled in both chambers over the next several weeks.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comment on two proposals that would maintain legally enforceable limits on the most-studied

June 3, 2026 The Groundwater Replenishment Project at LA's Tillman reclamation plant is the largest active water project in California.

Separate programs work collectively to reduce reliance on imported supply, including effort to manufacture water through innovative deep-ocean desalination.