Source Global, Local First Arizona ink deal to extract drinking water from air for rural communities

A Scottsdale-based company that makes technology to extract drinking water from the air has partnered with Local First Arizona to install 800 of its hydropanels in communities statewide. Source Global and Local First Arizona received a $7.5 million state grant as part of the Arizona Drinking Water Program, which will give more than 3,400 people…

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Racial bias concerns prompt lawmakers to ask HUD to ban biometric surveillance, including facial recognition

Urban Planning | Jun 15, 2023 Arizona limits housing projects in Phoenix area over groundwater supply concerns Arizona will no longer grant certifications for new residential developments in Phoenix, it’s largest city, due to concerns over groundwater supply. The announcement indicates that the Phoenix area, currently the nation’s fastest-growing region in terms of population growth,…

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Quarters bounce: Arizona cities win appeals of Census’ count of group quarters

Corporate Philanthropy Awards presented by Valley of the Sun United Way The Phoenix Business Journal’s 7th annual Corporate Philanthropy awards is a celebration of community service and corporate giving. Don’t miss this opportunity to give your company the recognition it deserves. Nominate today! Submit a Nomination See the full article on Arizona residential development, or,…

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Increasing restrictions on siting solar in the U.S.

A study from Columbia University has identified 59 new local renewable energy siting restrictions across 35 states in the U.S., taking the total count to 228. In addition, nine state level restrictions were noted as being severe enough to block projects. June 26, 2023 John Fitzgerald WeaverColumbia Law School of New York has released its…

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