Coastal Cities and a Rising Tide: How Armies of Pumps Are Keeping Flooding at Bay

Hundreds of municipal pumps, costing hundreds of millions of dollars. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, it’s possible that sea levels will rise by more than three feet by the end of this century. The United States Army Corps of…

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Quiet, Please! Challenges and Solutions for Working in Areas Where You Need to Keep Noise at a Minimum

Lower the volume with a combination of equipment placement and smart operation. The sound level measured in decibels (dB) of rustling leaves is 10. A normal speaking voice is between 50 and 60 dB. The sound of a siren on an emergency…

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