Texas traffic can be brutal. High-speed rail offers a solution, and Amtrak’s recent $64 million in federal funding for the Dallas-Houston line promises to turn the 4-hour drive into a 90-minute...
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Greener Cities and Smarter Transportation
As air travel soars and airports struggle to keep up, the U.S. government is stepping in with a $1.9 billion funding package through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program...
Public Safety and Transportation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public input on new regulations aimed at protecting future airplanes and critical aviation equipment in response to growing cybersecurity...
Urban Development and Technological Challenges
Hollywood Boulevard is on the brink of a dramatic transformation. Despite its world-famous status, it often leaves visitors underwhelmed with its mix of souvenir shops, nightclubs, and closed...
What it Takes to Save More Lives
In response to rising temperatures and increasing heat-related illnesses, the U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new rule to protect workers from extreme heat. This regulation mandates that...
Milestones in Conservation, Safety, and Archaeological Research
Source Our Great Bear Sea | Marine refuge in the Northern Shelf Bioregion.The First Nations of the North Pacific coast have achieved a monumental milestone with the closing of the Great Bear Sea...
Industry News Roundup: May Week I
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) anticipates that the 2024 hurricane season will be the most intense on record. Forecasts indicate 17 to 25 named storms, with eight to 13...
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...
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....
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...