For much of its history, the United States and its steel industry developed in tandem, with steel being fundamental to the nation’s infrastructure and economic […]
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From Sea to Tap: Desalination Explained
More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, but only 2.5 percent of it is freshwater. This underscores the need for […]
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Cutting Carbon in DFW Without Cutting Energy
As the third fastest-growing metropolitan area in the U.S., Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) is experiencing a rapid rise in energy demand. This boom in residents and […]
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Challenges and Triumphs for Clean Drinking Water
On July 3, 2024, the Washington Aqueduct issued a Boil Water Advisory for parts of Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia. For almost 10 […]
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Hurricane-Proofing America’s Infrastructure
Hurricane season in the United States is between June 1 and November 30 each year. There have been devastating storms throughout American history, killing thousands […]
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Navigating Carbon Solutions: Balancing Costs and Effectiveness
Carbon emissions and their impact on the climate has become a contentious topic. More specifically, debates focus on the proper allocation of funds and different […]
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Improving the Safety of Pipeline Water Crossings
While oil spills and pipeline leaks grab headlines, their notoriety is generally a sign of the rarity of accidents. The accidents that do occur can […]
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Elevating Innovative Vertical Agriculture
There is quite a bit of buzz among investors, environmental activists, and technology enthusiasts about vertical agriculture. In a world with an increasing population and […]
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To Save Carbon, Cut Out the Parking Lot
This article is a featured guest post and submission to the 2023 Aii student OpEd scholarship competition. This article originally ran in the Public Square. […]
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The Clean Energy Revolution Could Be Powered By Your Trash
This article is a featured guest post and submission to the 2023 Aii student OpEd scholarship competition. This article originally ran in The Miami Student. […]
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Eco Anxiety: The New Normal?
This article is a featured guest post and submission to the 2023 Aii student OpEd scholarship competition. This summer, the US Secretary of Energy, [...]
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Why Renewables Will Fail, Unless…
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." -H. L. Mencken The popular level discussion of climate and [...]
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An NTSB for Natural Disasters?
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has become one of the most trusted organizations in the wake of both national tragedies and lesser known transportation […]
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The Role of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling in Sustainability
Just over a month ago, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a $2 million investment in Lithium-ion battery recycling. You can find these batteries in […]
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Is Climate Throwing the Housing Market into a Frenzy?
At any given moment the United States is facing an unparalleled number of crises. While there’s much debate over which ones are actual threats to […]
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