The Apprenticeship Revolution (EW)
An in-depth look at how IBEW's apprenticeship programs are evolving to meet the demands of modern electrical work and clean energy technologies. | Source: ibew.org
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Sec-Treas Noble : Celebrating Black History (EW)
Secretary-Treasurer Noble commemorates Black History Month by highlighting the contributions of African American electrical workers to the IBEW and the labor movement. | Source: ibew.org
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.
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.
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
Gastelumendi: US Retreat on Climate Comes with Steep Costs
Analysis of economic and environmental implications of U.S. climate policy changes, highlighting potential impacts on infrastructure development and energy sector jobs. | source: atlanticcouncil.org