–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 […]
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Eugene/Springfield, OR: I-5 Willamette River Bridge Project
Monday, November 12th, 2012Five 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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Wednesday, November 7th, 2012Gas lines are still frighteningly long in New York and New Jersey This tool created by Franklin High School Students in Somerset, New Jersey could help you find out where to get gas amidst the the long lines and low fuel supply
View this complete post...PBS Newshour: Key to a Cool City? It’s in the Trees
Friday, October 26th, 2012Peter Calthorpe, urban designer and author of “Urbanism in the Age of Climate Change”, has worked on some of the biggest urban design projects in the United States over the last 20 years, in places including Portland, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and post-hurricane southern Louisiana. He said the best thing cities can do to keep cool is plant trees.
View this complete post...Sustainability at Harvard University: Impact Report
Thursday, October 25th, 2012HARVARD OFFICE FOR SUSTAINABILITY
The Harvard Office for Sustainability embarked upon the process of developing a university-wide impact report in partnership with Harvard’s twelve Schools and administrative departments in order to:
America’s New Energy Future: The Unconventional Oil and Gas Revolution and the US Economy
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012IHS
An unconventional oil and natural gas revolution is transforming America’s energy economy, with far-reaching impacts on the US economy. It has already created over 1.7 million jobs and, by the end of the decade, will have contributed a total of nearly 3 million jobs. Against a backdrop of a historically slow economic recovery and persistently high unemployment following the Great Recession, the surge in spending associated with unconventional oil and natural gas activity is proving to be an important engine for jobs creation.
Interactive Map: Water Costs Getting More Expensive
Friday, October 5th, 2012Guest on The Infra Blog: Yonah Freemark, Founder & Writer, The Transport Politic
Thursday, October 4th, 2012Yonah Freemark is an urbanist and journalist who has worked in architecture, planning, and transportation. He is the founder and writer of The Transport Politic.
View this complete post...Pittsburgh, PA: The Green Economy of Pittsburgh
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012The Pittsburgh region, a former industrial center, has transformed into a region of innovation with a thriving green economy. In this video, we hear the story of this transformation through the eyes of workers, politicians, and those leading initiatives that are creating a healthy, prosperous, and inclusive green economy. Learn about the green infrastructure, workforce […]
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