XYLEM
The 2012 Xylem Value of Water Index found that nearly all Americans (90 percent) consider water an important service on par with electricity and heat. They recognize that demands on the nation’s water resources are growing.
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Interactive Report: The Value of Water
Wednesday, December 12th, 2012Guest on The Infra Blog: Professor Michael Oppenheimer, Princeton University – Lessons from Hurricane Sandy
Monday, December 10th, 2012
Michael Oppenheimer is the Albert G. Milbank Professor of Geosciences and International Affairs in the Woodrow Wilson School and the Department of Geosciences at Princeton University. He is the Director of the Program in Science, Technology and Environmental Policy (STEP) at the Woodrow Wilson School and Faculty Associate of the Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences Program, Princeton […]
View this complete post...Valuing Florida’s Clean Water
Friday, November 30th, 2012
STOCKHOLM ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE
In 1998 the EPA adopted the Clean Water Action Plan, which stated that excessive nutrient pollution results in greater than expected growth of macrophytes or phytoplankton, and potentially harmful algae blooms or outbreaks leading to declining oxygen levels, an imbalance among aquatic species, public health risks, and a general degradation of the aquatic resource. The “Key Action” for addressing nutrient over-enrichment was a requirement that states develop and implement numeric limits on the amount of so-called “nutrients” – phosphorus and nitrogen – allowed in waterbodies by the year 2004.
Infographic: The Road to Fuel Efficiency
Thursday, November 29th, 2012
This infographic takes a look at fuel economy standards and how recent improvements in these standards will benefit consumers and the U.S. economy. | Infographic by Sarah Gerrity at US DOE. View Infographic (Energy.gov): The Road to Fuel Efficiency About the US Department of Energy (DOE)energy.gov“The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure […]
View this complete post...Chicago Infrastructure Trust: A Model For The Future?
Tuesday, November 27th, 2012
In it’s relatively short life span (Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced it March 2012), the Chicago Infrastructure Trust has garnered it’s fair share of skepticism and awe. Check out what experts, journalists, and Mayor Emanuel himself, have to say on the newly formed Chicago Infrastructure Trust. “Sometimes if you want something done right, you’ve got to do […]
View this complete post...NYC, Thursday December 6th, 2012 – The Impact of Wall Street and Hurricane Sandy on the New York City & State Economy
Monday, November 26th, 2012
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View this complete post...World Energy Outlook 2012
Tuesday, November 20th, 2012INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY
The global energy map is changing, with potentially far-reaching consequences for energy markets and trade. It is being redrawn by the resurgence in oil and gas production in the United States and could be further reshaped by a retreat from nuclear power in some countries, continued rapid growth in the use of wind and solar technologies and by the global spread of unconventional gas production. Perspectives for international oil markets hinge on Iraq’s success in revitalizing its oil sector.
Renewable Energy in the 50 States
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
AMERICAN COUNCIL ON RENEWABLE ENERGY User’s Guide OverviewThis report is intended to provide an executive summary on the status of renewable energy implementation at the state-level. To accomplish this objective, the report provides a two-page, high-level overview on the key developments that have shaped the renewable energy landscape in each state, including information on installed […]
View this complete post...Eugene/Springfield, OR: I-5 Willamette River Bridge Project
Monday, November 12th, 2012–OregonDOT on Youtube. Leaving the area better than we found it The parkland surrounding the Willamette River Bridge replacement project is much beloved by athletes, commuters and outdoor enthusiasts. These same park paths and natural areas also play a very important role in our construction story. Jyll Smith, ODOT public information officer, explains that while […]
View this complete post...Five Clean-Tech Actions for President Obama
Thursday, November 8th, 2012The election is over and the people have spoken. After months of highly-charged attacks, lively and lackluster debate performances, and never-ending punches and counterpunches, Barack Obama has prevailed as the winner of the 2012 election. It won’t be an easy job. Mr. Obama will need to enable the creation of millions of new jobs, embolden U.S energy, environmental, and national security, and lead our country into a robust economic future – all while dealing with a sharply divided electorate.
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