Infrastructure Week 2018 is upon us, and it’s important that we highlight the state of our nation’s infrastructure and why it’s critical to our economy, society, security, and future. So what is the status of our infrastructure? Read more >
The view from aerial tour of Hurricane Sandy damage of New Jersey's barrier beaches, Nov. 18, 2012.
(Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)
Building the Right Project: An Engineer’s Perspective on Infrastructure Adaptation to Extreme Weather Events
Dr. Cris B. Liban, P.E., ENV SP, UCS Science Network, UCS
May 16, 2018 3:20 PM EDT
Photo: US Air Force/Kemberly Groue
How to Fix Trump’s Infrastructure Plan: Focus on the Right Values and Priorities
Ken Kimmell, president
February 27, 2018 4:43 PM EDT
President Trump’s recently proposed plan is deeply flawed. Here’s the infrastructure plan our nation really needs. Read more >
The wildfires in northern California in 2017 destroyed more than 8,000 structures, exacerbating the existing housing crisis and creating a jobs shortage for low-income workers, especially farm workers, domestic workers, and workers in the tourism industry. Photo: National Guard
Why Climate Change and Equity Matter for Infrastructure: An Interview with Chione Flegal of PolicyLink
Jamesine Rogers Gibson, Western states senior climate analyst
February 13, 2018 9:46 AM EDT
I recently sat down with Chione Flegal, Senior Director at PolicyLink, a national institute advancing racial and economic equity, to discuss climate risks to vulnerable communities, and the important role “climate smart” infrastructure can play in achieving healthy, thriving communities in the face of climate change. Read more >
Photo: AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Donald Trump’s State of the Union: Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Alden Meyer, director of strategy & policy
January 31, 2018 1:10 PM EDT
In his State of the Union address to Congress, President Trump exaggerated the benefits of the Republican tax cut bill to average Americans, overlooked the harm that will result from his push to weaken public health and worker safety protections, and disregarded the serious concerns expressed about key elements of his forthcoming infrastructure proposal. Read more >
Photo: Wikimedia
Infrastructure in the Trump Congress: We Must Build for the Future, Not the Past
Rob Cowin, director of gov't affairs, Climate & Energy
January 26, 2018 2:31 PM EDT
Getting this wrong is not an option; and if recent history is any indication, we can’t expect Congress to get it right on its own. Read more >
