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Energy Month: Hydropower
Hydropower has been used for hundreds of years at small scales to power windmills on farms but has massive potential to provide commercial electricity for […]
Read MoreEnergy Month: Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy has long been a technology that most associate with large, expensive reactors that cost billions to build. However, nuclear power can generate massive […]
Read MoreEnergy Month: Petroleum
Petroleum has long been used to power vehicles, heat homes, and facilitate travel across the U.S. As climate change becomes a more pressing issue, oil […]
Read MoreEnergy Month: Solar Energy
Solar energy continues to be utilized by homeowners to decrease their energy bills in regions of the U.S. with lots of sunlight. The two main […]
Read MoreAn Embarrassment of Riches Unspent While Costs Soar
If there is one thing the latest Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Technology Report makes clear, it is that the damage prevention ecosystem has an embarrassment […]
Read MoreThink Tank Releases New Report on The Consensus Technologies Needed For Improving Excavation Damage Prevention
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Texas Pipeline Accident Highlights Further Strains on Gas Supply
The current bout of inflation afflicting the U.S. is most notable for its impact on gasoline prices across the country. Consumers are paying nearly 50 […]
Read MoreHow 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 […]
Read More5 Impacts of Suspending the Gas Tax
There is an energy crisis in the United States impacting families at the pump, diesel-powered supply chains, and the broader electricity grid. With gasoline and […]
Read More5 Things I Learned Taking Amtrak Down the East Coast
The Northeast Corridor (NEC) is an electrified railroad line that is the busiest passenger rail in the United States. A ride on an Amtrak train […]
Read MoreCosts, Carbon, and Cargo, Powering Shipping into the Future
The international shipping industry facilitates the movement of millions of products between continents in a matter of weeks. Massive container ships today are so large […]
Read MoreIt’s Time for Nationwide Adoption of Electronic White-Lining
Looking ahead to the year 2030, we hope to see technology integrated into virtually every activity we do. For damage prevention, this is not merely […]
Read MoreNew Strides in Public Transit with Hudson Tunnel Project
With gas prices on the rise and the population growth rapidly increasing every year, major cities are having to prioritize innovations in public transportation. One […]
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