Coal is primarily used to create electricity in the United States. For coal to create electricity, bituminous or subbituminous coal is burned, which turns water […]
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Energy Month: Wind Energy
Wind energy has been used for purposes of sailing and flying for hundreds of years. Wind energy can also be harnessed for electricity via wind […]
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How Technology Improves Safety on the Roads
Since the first gas-powered automobile in 1886, cars have constantly advanced in efficiency, capability, and most importantly, safety. While the safety of the vehicles that […]
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Safe Digging Month Wraps, But Safe Digging Continues
April is recognized across the U.S. as National Safe Digging Month. As the April showers wind down and the May flowers sprout up, it is […]
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South Carolina State Rep Joins Thank Tank Advisory Council
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: February 23, 2022 Contact: Andrew Jefferis, ajefferis@aii.org. South Carolina State Representative Joins Aii Advisory Council Charleston, S.C. (February [...]
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Technology Highlight: GPR for Drone Usage
Drone Usage This blog series Technology Highlight explores some of the ways that investments in innovation lead to better outcomes for infrastructure and public safety. [...]
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Paths to Broaden Broadband Access
Broadband and internet access is an increasingly important. While broadband may seem less important than other infrastructure, it has enormous implications. Rather than causing overt damage […]
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Planting Trees by the Millions
The past decade has seen the birth of many tree-planting projects. Countries, companies, and cohorts have committed to planting millions, billions, and even one trillion […]
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New Report Shows Over 99.999% of U.S. Hazardous Material Is Transported Safely
Washington, D.C, July 1, 2021 — The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) released its newest report, How the U.S. Moves Hazardous Materials. The report […]
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Do Longer Trains Pose Problems or Solutions?
The rail system has been used to transport freight since the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad became the first to commercially transport passengers and freight in […]
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New Policy Brief Outlines America’s Top 5 Infrastructure Challenges
Washington, D.C, June 16, 2021 — The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) released its newest policy brief, America’s Top Infrastructure Challenges. The brief details […]
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Diving into the Digital Divide
The word infrastructure can mean different things to different people. To some, infrastructure refers to the roads, railways, and other transportation systems that connect us. […]
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The State of America’s Roadways
Potholes. Steel plates. Grooved pavement. Faults in America’s roadways seem to be increasingly common, as does the traffic from road work. The roadways that connect […]
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How Do Pipelines Relate to Railways and Roads?
The relationship between pipelines and land is a central point of discussion whenever pipelines are in the headlines. Those who oppose pipelines may argue that […]
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Do You Know What’s Below? A look into Modern Roots March
The ground we walk on is covered with asphalt for roads, concrete for sidewalks, and is naturally decorated with grass, flowers, shrubs, and […]
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