My lack of time to write for this blog has reduced me to a compiler of
infrastructure news, though such compilation has always been part of Infrastructure Watch. You
can links to several alternative
energy articles here.
Low Gas Prices No Problem for
Solar
Low gas prices didn’t last long around here (at least they didn’t stay
less than $2 per gallon for long). Either way, Tony
Randall discusses why low oil prices are not a problem for the continued
growth of solar power in Bloomberg.
Infrastructure
John Oliver Thinks Infrastructure
Sexy
Comedian John Oliver featured America’s infrastructure in a segment on
his show Last Week Tonight.
Obviously, Oliver’s tone is humorous and mocking, but he presents a thoughtful
essay on the issue. You can see it
on YouTube.
New Environmental Director in Nebraska
Congratulations to Jim Macy, who was recently appointed by Gov. Pete Ricketts to
serve as director
of the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality. Macy has worked in the
area of environmental regulation and compliance for decades, including
leadership roles at the Missouri Department of
Natural Resources.
States
Take Lead on Infrastructure Funding
Washington
senate leaders have proposed to raise the state gas tax to 11.7
cents per gallon over the next three years. The proposal would also redirect a
portion of the state’s sales tax to its transportation fund (more
here).
Oregon
will experiment with a program of fees based on miles driven rather than a gas
tax beginning this summer (more
here). Many think this is a more rational way to fund highways.
In my home state of the Missouri,
the governor came just short of calling for a gas tax hike as part of the state
of the state address. Tax Justice Blog has a nice summary of proposals
in several other states.
Baltimore
Sewers Featured on Radio
The radio program Marketplace featured the Baltimore,
MD, sewer
system and the issues associated with a large, aging infrastructure (listen
to or read the story here). Baltimore is not unique; these problems are
plaguing cities across the nation.
San Francisco
Opens New Hetch Hetchy Tunnel
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission opened the New Irvington
Tunnel. The 3.5-mile, 9-ft diameter tunnel will carry 265 million gallons a
day. It is part of the Hetch Hetchy system, which brings water from reservoirs
as far away as Yosemite National Park, 167 miles. (Read more about the project
at KQED.)
Water and Art
Adres Jacque will build a temporary structure that uses plants to
purify water in the courtyard of MoMA PS1. Organisms in the structure will glow
in the dark to provide light. See this Fast
Company article for more information.
Thanks for sharing such a nice information. You can also visit Precision Drawell website for Mig Welding Wire Suppliers .
ReplyDelete