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Rising tensions over outer space - a new diplomatic hot zone

Jul 18, 2024 | lowyinstitute.org | Rebecca Connolly

At the NATO Summit in Washington last week, leaders noted the rising threats in space. The technology orbiting the Earth is critical to the digital world and underpins both civilian infrastructure and military activities. Yet these space assets are increasingly vulnerable. Diplomatic tensions between the United States, Russia and China have increased in the space domain, with serious concern surrounding the development of space and counterspace weapons.
California State Water Project doubles allocations

Mar 27, 2024 | stormwater.com | Rebecca Connolly |Caroline Burger

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced March 22, 2024 a second increase in the State Water Project (SWP) allocations forecast for 2024. The forecasted allocation is now 30 % of requested supplies, up from the 15 % allocation update announced in February 2024. According to a press release, the revised allocation forecast is based on snow survey measurements and data up until March 1, and spring runoff forecasts up until March 8.
Webinar Q&A: Combining green and gray infrastructure for stormwater management and flood risk reduction

Mar 26, 2024 | stormwater.com | Olivia Harris |Rebecca Connolly

In February, Stormwater Solutions hosted the “Combining Green and Gray Infrastructure for Stormwater Management and Flood Risk Reduction,” webinar featuring Mark Van Auken, stormwater and green infrastructure practice leader for Arcadis, and Joel Kaat, stormwater resilience and flood risk management discipline lead, also for Arcadis.
How to build green infrastructure initiatives with porous pavers

Mar 22, 2024 | stormwater.com | Olivia Harris |Emily Newton |Rebecca Connolly |Samuel Hughes

The increasing area of impervious surfaces in cities, due to urbanization, has exacerbated urban flooding and stormwater issues. According to the latest reports by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), stormwater runoff causes $9 billion in infrastructure damages annually and has already polluted nearly 600,000 miles of rivers and streams. Due to this, more than 13 million acres of lakes, reservoirs and ponds are considered impaired.
Stormwater musings

Mar 20, 2024 | stormwater.com | Emily Newton |Katie Johns |Rebecca Connolly |Caroline Burger

As I write this, I am in Spokane, Washington, for the International Erosion Control Association’s (IECA) Annual Conference. It is my first conference of the year, so it feels like a 2024 kick-off. It is always a great event to connect with our audience and gain insight on what is on their radar for the year. So far, in 2024, a lot of people are concerned with the cost of materials and are weary of regulations given it is an election year.
Stormwater sector sees positive influences

Mar 20, 2024 | stormwater.com | Seth Brown |Katie Johns |Rebecca Connolly |Caroline Burger

It is always easier to discuss the negativity in the news, but there are also positive and constructive happenings occurring that are not discussed. Why? Because that does not generate clicks, views or likes. There are certainly things to be worried about in the stormwater sector as well. We consistently hear about the lack of funding, the growing size and number of coastal dead zones, and the challenge of addressing new and emerging contaminants.
Space surveillance and AUKUS: The power of awareness

Jan 18, 2024 | lowyinstitute.org | Rebecca Connolly

Following the December meeting of AUKUS Defence Ministers, advanced space radar capabilities have emerged as a key feature of AUKUS Pillar II (pillar I relates to nuclear-powered submarines; pillar II to the joint development and delivery of advanced military capabilities including hypersonic weapons, drones and cyber). Governments depend on satellites to rapidly collect and disseminate information to support military operations and national security.
A New Battlefield: Regulations To Govern Near Space

Mar 24, 2023 | realcleardefense.com | Rebecca Connolly

A New Battlefield: Regulations To Govern Near Space
A New Battlefield: The Need for Regulations To Govern Near Space

Mar 24, 2023 | realcleardefense.com | Rebecca Connolly

International space agreements do not define “outer space”for the purpose of space activities – and that’s a problem. The recent take down by the US military of a Chinese weather “spy” balloon over its national airspace has cast a spotlight on the need for regulation of the “Near Space” zone. This zone refers to the region between 20–100 kilometres above Earth’s surface, sitting above the altitude flown by most aircraft, but below the orbit of satellites.
A new battlefield: the need for regulations to govern Near Space

Mar 22, 2023 | lowyinstitute.org | Rebecca Connolly

The recent take down by the US military of a Chinese weather “spy” balloon over its national airspace has cast a spotlight on the need for regulation of the “Near Space” zone. This zone refers to the region between 20–100 kilometres above Earth’s surface, sitting above the altitude flown by most aircraft, but below the orbit of satellites. This transitional expanse between airspace and outer space has been relatively unutilised – until now.