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GOOD Magazine: What Would it Take to Power the United States with Solar Energy?
Wednesday, April 27th, 2016Seattle, WA: The Big Road Fix
Monday, November 9th, 2015After an earthquake revealed its instability in 2008, the state of Washington announced it was going to tear down a crumbling double-decker stretch of freeway known as the Alaskan Way Viaduct. After a heated debate, the state decided to use a giant drill named “Bertha” to deep-bore underground tunnel to replace it. Seven years later, the Viaduct is still up, Bertha is stuck underground, and the city’s residents have been left to wonder whether this major project will ever be worth the time and money spent on it.
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Friday, October 16th, 2015It’s no secret that New York City is dense — full of people going to and fro whether by foot, bike, bus, train or car. Have you ever wondered how they all get along? Who’s responsible for the kinds of changes that keep everyone safe? In the episode of the Big Road Fix, we take a look at one of the most dangerous intersections in the Bronx and see how the city has worked to improve it.
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Friday, May 24th, 2013View original infographic (GOOD.is): Who’s Using Alternative Modes of Transportation? -Column Five on GOOD.is
View this complete post...Infographic: 7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Golden Gate Bridge
Friday, July 6th, 2012GOOD.is View full infographic (GOOD.is): 7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Golden Gate Bridge About GOOD.iswww.good.is“We are people, businesses, moms, kids, artists, organizations, policymakers, students, teachers, and engineers. All united in one simple idea, each elevated by being connected. Let’s do what works and never default to what doesn’t. Join us, and together we’ll […]
View this complete post...GOOD Attacks: A Traffic Infographic
Friday, March 9th, 2012Video infographic about how we can reduce traffic in Los Angeles. Created by Mono: Mono-1.com www.good.is/ – GOODMagazine on YouTube
View this complete post...Infographic: How Much Fuel Does it Take to Power a Lightbulb for a Year?
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012GOOD.IS View full infographic (GOOD.is): How Much Fuel Does it Take to Power a Lightbulb for a Year? About GOOD.is www.good.is “We are people, businesses, moms, kids, artists, organizations, policymakers, students, teachers, and engineers. All united in one simple idea, each elevated by being connected. Let’s do what works and never default to what doesn’t. […]
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