On July 29, 2025. Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS), two of the three biggest rail companies in the U.S., agreed to an $85 […]
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Telosa and the Challenge of Building a City from Scratch
The construction of a truly new city is among the largest infrastructure projects that can be undertaken. The metropolises of the modern world are supported […]
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The Politics of Data Center Uncertainty
Monterey Park, California recently passed a permanent ban on the construction of AI data centers, with over 86 percent of the electorate rejecting data centers […]
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A New Transcontinental Railroad
The ‘transcontinental railroad’ has long been a symbol of Manifest Destiny and American exceptionalism. America may soon be able to celebrate a “true” transcontinental railroad. […]
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New York Pauses Data Centers. What Happens Next?
On July 14, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Executive Order 62, placing a moratorium on data centers and making New York the first […]
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Building a More Wildfire-Resilient Grid
Only a bit past halfway through, and, 2026 has been no stranger to wildfires. Unfortunately, neither has it been immune from their effects on the […]
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Nuclear Renaissance: Small Reactors and Nuclear Innovation
Nuclear power has remained a dormant force in U.S. electric generation capacity since the Cold War. Once perceived as the revolutionary technology of the next […]
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The Pipeline That Could Bypass Hormuz
The ongoing US-Iran War of 2026 has disrupted the equilibrium of international oil trade. It is now five months since Operation Epic Fury began, with […]
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Railroad Mergers: How do they work?
Railroads serve as an essential component of American transportation infrastructure, moving freight and people across the nation. The nation’s railways transported over $17.7 billion of […]
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The Grid Modernization Challenge
The vast interconnected network that is the United States electric grid is one of the most important and impressive infrastructure projects in history. Since its […]
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2026 World Cup: Lessons for Water Infrastructure
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching its final match on July 19, the tournament has drawn billions of fans from around the world. Each […]
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Diminishing Returns from Public Transportation Infrastructure
While politics can make just about any issue a challenge to achieve consensus, debates over public transportation infrastructure tend to be less partisan. Finer details, […]
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Robots Under Arrest – Traffic Violations in the Autonomous Era
As the number of autonomous vehicles (AVs) rise in the United States, questions are raised on how and who to keep accountable. A recent article […]
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The New Solar Panel: Why Geothermal Energy is the Hot Topic of 2026
When the phrase “renewable energy” is brought up in conversation, one rarely imagines the geothermal industry: a market centered on highly innovative machinery that harnesses […]
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Who Governs Infrastructure Now?
United States infrastructure policy is shaped by many actors, including legislators, administrative agencies, and courts. In 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned “Chevron deference,” shifting […]
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