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Wind Turbine Drone Inspections

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According to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, renewable energy—such as solar, wind, and geothermal energy—is the fastest-growing energy resource in the United States. There was a 42% increase in renewable energy generation from 2010 to 2020, up 90% from 2000 to 2020.   Renewables also made up almost…
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Wetland Mitigation in Louisiana: Everything You Should Know

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wetland mitigation in louisiana
Louisiana is home to about 40 percent of the total wetlands in the United States. They provide valuable services, such as being home to many types of plants and wildlife, providing protection from storms and flooding, and serving as waterways for transportation.   Due to both human activity and natural factors,…
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How Are Wetlands Mitigated? 

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Wetlands are a critical feature of a healthy landscape. They provide a habitat for many species of wildlife and vegetation. Wetlands also protect against flooding, erosion, and water pollution.   If you plan to develop an area that contains wetlands, you will need to understand your role in protecting these functions…
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Wetland Mitigation Laws

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Wetlands provide numerous benefits to communities and ecosystems. They provide humans with fisheries, water filtration, and flood protection. They’re also a major source of biodiversity, as numerous species of resident and migratory birds, as well as fish, insects, and plants, make their home in these watery environments.    Unfortunately, our nation’s…
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Wetland Mitigation and Adaptation

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Turtle in the Swamp
Climate action is sometimes subdivided into two categories: mitigation and adaptation. Mitigation is concerned with removing or reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the Earth’s atmosphere, while adaptation is concerned with adjusting systems and societies to withstand the impact of climate change. This dichotomy has led to the misinformed view…
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Wetland Mitigation vs Restoration

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Wetlands of South Louisiana
Due to a number of factors, including industrialization and urbanization, the United States has lost more than 50% of its wetlands over the last 200 years. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that more than half of our nation’s original wetlands have been drained and converted for other uses since…
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How Can Digital Twins Be Used in Systems Engineering?

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Laser scan of plant
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (or Industry 4.0) is rapidly transforming society, economies, and different industries. A key component of Industry 4.0 is interconnectivity and the increasing integration of virtual and physical environments. This has led to the emergence of new technologies, like the metaverse, advanced simulations, and digital twin technology.…
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How Can Digital Twins Be Used in the Construction Industry?

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Road Construction in New Iberia, LA
Digital twin technology has advanced rapidly in recent years and has found many use cases in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) fields. In the construction industry, digital twins have become increasingly popular as a way to manage construction projects. They can be used to track the progress of projects,…
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When is Wetland Mitigation Required?

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Boat traversing wetlands
The United States federal government protects the nation’s wetlands both directly and indirectly through acquisitions, regulations, and various incentives and disincentives. Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary legislation used by the federal government to regulate activities that impact the nation’s wetlands. While coastal wetlands benefit…
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