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Pam McFarland

Pam McFarland

Pam is ENR’s senior editor for government coverage, focusing on federal environmental and labor issues as they relate to the construction industry. She has a degree in journalism and an M.A. in writing fiction, and has worked previously as both an editor at ENR (2007-2016) and as a freelancer for a variety of publications and clients. One of her favorite gigs involved writing about stars, black holes and the mysteries of the universe for NASA.
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Indian Army Lt. General Rajeev Chaudhry

India’s Transportation Sector Manages Rapid Buildout

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Pam McFarland
October 24, 2024
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India has accelerated its pace of infrastructure development since the government launched a new national master plan three years ago, but industry leaders earlier this month said more must be done to ensure projects are not just built quickly, but built well.


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US Supreme Court

In New Session, High Court Split Seen in San Francisco Discharge Permit Ruling

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Pam McFarland
October 23, 2024
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But in a surprise, court majority agrees to not block federal EPA GHG emissions rule from taking effect as it weighs opponents legal challenge to the mandate.


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In New Session Start Oct. 7, Supreme Court Weighs Key EPA Enforcement, Project Review Cases

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October 4, 2024
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But justices declined to block business group and red state suits against tougher curbs on mercury pollutants from coal-fired power plants and methane emissions from oil and natural gas facilities. 




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How the Nov. 5 Election Outcome Could Impact Critical Construction Issues

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September 25, 2024
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As construction groups and leaders look ahead, they see questions and uncertainty.


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Noting Election's High Stakes, Environmental, Clean Energy Supporters Line Up for Kamala Harris

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Pam McFarland
September 23, 2024
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Climate-focused groups warn that a second Donald Trump presidential term could set back by decades national targets to significantly cut carbon emissions.


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ENR NY-NJ Infrastructure Forum

Resilience is a Multi-Pronged Building Challenge in N.Y.-N.J. Region

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Debra K. Rubin
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Corinne Grinapol
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Pam McFarland
September 22, 2024
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Infrastructure agency chiefs need new ways to keep coastal and urban structures, critical bridge crossings and even public sector diversity programs hardened against growing climate change and human-caused risks, they told an ENR conference in Manhattan on Sept. 16.



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Construction and the 2024 Election

How Labor Unions Are Aiming for a Big Harris Win

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Pam McFarland
September 19, 2024
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But some industry groups favor Trump, believing he would be more sympathetic to business concerns. 



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US Hydroelectric Dam Upgrades in 33 States Get $430M from Feds

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Pam McFarland
September 5, 2024
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Capital improvements at 293 aging dams will be boosted in agency's first round of Infrastructure law funding. 


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Renewable Energy

Millions of Acres Added for Solar Power Projects on Public Land

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August 30, 2024
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management releases proposal to direct expanded development on about 31 million acres in 11 western states.


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2024 Election

Harris Accepts Democratic Bid for President, Notes Only Broad Policy Goals

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Debra K. Rubin
August 23, 2024
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Addressing delegates at the party nominating convention in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris touched on energy and immigration issues but did not air specific policy changes to the existing platform outlined by President Joe Biden. 


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