See how organic materials like corn stover, wheat straw, and woody plants are being used to create homegrown biofuels in the United States—all while reducing our dependence on foreign oil and creating jobs in rural America. –USdepartmentofenergy on YouTube.
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Energy 101 | Feedstocks and More
Monday, June 3rd, 2013Infrastructure 2013: Global Priorities, Global Insights
Thursday, May 30th, 2013
URBAN LAND INSTITUTE
In 2013, the slowly recovering global economy influences widely differing approaches to setting infrastructure agendas, as nations work to gain competitive footholds amid ongoing financial distress, political unease, and the challenges of climate change.
Building Better Budgets: A National Examination of the Fiscal Benefits of Smart Growth Development
Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
SMART GROWTH AMERICA
Local governments across the country have compared development strategies to understand their impact on municipal finances. These studies generally compare two or more different development scenarios, and help local leaders make informed decisions about new development based on the costs or revenues associated with them.
USDOT Secretary Nominee Anthony Foxx Describes His Three Key Areas of Focus
Friday, May 24th, 2013
Transportation Issues Daily
USDOT Secretary nominee Anthony Foxx revealed the three areas he will focus on if confirmed to serve by the Senate.
After first indicating he’ll follow “the bipartisan approach that I believe made Secretary LaHood so effective at DOT,” Foxx said he would focus on three key areas:
View this complete post...Infographic: Who’s Using Alternative Modes of Transportation?
Friday, May 24th, 2013
View original infographic (GOOD.is): Who’s Using Alternative Modes of Transportation? -Column Five on GOOD.is
View this complete post...The Network Effect: The Living Cities Perspective
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
THE LIVING CITIES
Through the Integration Initiative and the Strive Network, Living Cities is supporting this type of civic infrastructure across the country. It’s helping us to understand how local leaders can achieve and sustain unprecedented alignment. And we’re learning how we can accelerate the adoption of innovation in more places by intentionally bringing cities together.
Could Snow Defeat Self Driving-Autonomous-Google Cars?
Friday, May 17th, 2013
Transportation Issues Daily
Why would snow cause serious problems for self-driving cars? The answer is actually pretty obvious once you think about it. You might think the challenge is traction control, but there’s a more basic challenge.
Streetfilms: Children Have Lost the Freedom to Roam
Thursday, May 16th, 2013STREETFACTS: Children Have Lost the Freedom to Roam from Streetfilms on Vimeo. Think of this Streetfacts chapter as a PSA about how, in just a few generations, we have tightly restricted American kids’ freedom to roam, play, and become self-sufficient. The percentage of children walking and bicycling to school has plummeted from almost 50 percent […]
View this complete post...Guest on The Infra Blog: Mike Jacobs, The Union of Concerned Scientists
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
Mike Jacobs is leading the Union of Concerned Scientists’ work on electricity markets and regulatory reform. Topics include:
The Union of Concerned Scientists on Renewable Energy
Energy Independence
Making Electricity “Visible”
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