It’s not every day that the stars align, quite literally in the path of totality with a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse gracing April skies. This cosmic spectacle didn’t just draw amateur...
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Climate Change and Seasonal Allergies
The signs of climate change are more than just rising temperatures and unusual weather patterns. For the increasing number of Americans suffering from seasonal allergies, they take the form of...
The Resurgence of Ferry Rides
Ferry Boat located in Washington State. Despite initial setbacks during the pandemic, ferry services are making waves once more, emerging as a favored mode of transportation for commuters seeking...
International Efforts to Beat the Heat
As the world grapples with extreme heat due to climate change, nations like Sierra Leone and Mexico are adopting low-cost, eco-friendly solutions such as tree planting and cooling stations....
Sparking Change in the Trucking World
A new era is dawning on the transportation sector as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes a groundbreaking regulation targeting carbon emissions from large trucks. Traditionally seen...
Construction Safety in the Modern Era
The emergence of ANSI-Z89.1-certified Type II safety helmets equipped with anti-concussion technology represents a significant advancement in protecting workers from serious head injuries. These...
Brightline West Sparks Rail Revolution
Brightline West, a multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project, has broken ground on a mission bold enough to stir the ghost of the Wild West. The plan is audacious — a 218-mile arc of all-electric...
FHWA Discourages Whimsy Road Signs
An electronic highway sign on I-93 that caused some stir over the nature of road warnings that use humor to keep people safe.It seems the era of chuckles and giggles on roadways is coming to an end,...
Watershed Moment in Water Management
When it rains, it pours, but in Los Angeles, this old adage has taken a futuristic twist. The City of Angels faced down a recent tempest and emerged triumphant, collecting an astonishing 8.6 billion...
U.S. Finalizes Ban on Asbestos, Sets Stage for Historic Phaseout
The EPA has reached a turning point in its effort to transition key industries away from asbestos. Here’s what’s known about the final rule, which could go into effect as early as April.The United...