Here at infrastructureusa.org, national figures have participated in exclusive online conversations on The Infra Blog. Infra Views showcases content from leading think tanks and policy organizations. Users have documented their local infrastructure at Show Us Your Infra! and participated in Infra Polls. Now, we are initiating a new feature that is designed to encourage students [...]
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Large Scale Wind Turbine Power Farm West of Amarillo, Texas. These are three-bladed cantilevered construction by Siemens and the power output is controlled by blade pitch regulation. – justinarm on YouTube
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THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Until now, little has been known about the climate change reductions that might be offered by reusing and retrofitting existing buildings rather than demolish- ing and replacing them with new construction. This groundbreaking study concludes that building reuse almost always offers environmental savings over demolition and new construction. Moreover, it can take between 10 and 80 years for a new, energy-efficient building to overcome, through more efficient operations, the negative climate change impacts that were created during the construction process.
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SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE ENERGY
In February 2011, the Energy Security Leadership Council released a report entitled Transportation Policies for America’s Future. The report examined the challenges facing the U.S. transportation system in the 21st century and provided a vision and accompanying recommendations for a more efficient, analytically thorough, and market-driven approach to national transportation policy. Most importantly, it emphasized the crucial interaction between transportation policy decisions and the energy security challenge posed by U.S. oil dependence.
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A point of view and synopsis on evidently damaging invasive practices upon our water systems and supplies that affect the earth’s and water’s integrity and the welfare of millions of people.
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Bike Tunnel under xxx Drive in Grant Park Chicago – MchaelStavy on YouTube.
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GOOD.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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From The Green Data Center: The Green Data Center Conference seeks to provide strategic information for data center professionals looking to optimize their facility through increased energy efficiency and innovative data center design trends. Industry experts, interactive workshops and case study presentations will be used to demonstrate the cost saving benefits of “greening” your facility. [...]
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On March 22, 2001, after 53 years of operation, the Fresh Kills Landfill received its final load of garbage. Staten Islanders had been fighting for decades to close the landfill, and with the help of former Governor George Pataki, former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Borough President Guy Molinari, and former Congresswoman Susan Molinari, we were finally successful.
Now, Fresh Kills is being transformed into our City’s most glorious park. It will feature both active and passive recreational areas.
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