Acquires the property in a direct sale with the owner’s consent. Initiates a proceeding to condemn the property through its powers of eminent domain (known as a direct condemnation or eminent domain ...

The need to find materials with specified functionalities: Society’s goals to deliver a material that is 30% more efficient at converting sunlight to electricity, or a battery with 5 times higher ...

California’s infrastructure is aging. There have been numerous reports of water line breaks and gas line leaks, and public agencies have been moving quickly to upgrade their utilities to minimize ...