FutureStructure Perspectives
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Transit officials in Kansas City, Mo. plan to eliminate bus fares system-wide this year.
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As alternate transportation options have become more widespread, students at California Polytechnic State University have shown no signs of declining car use, according to a study examining car commutes.
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Castle Rock State Park in California is using the KETOS water-monitoring system which conducts continuous tests of the park's drinking water.
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Although emission limits were agreed upon in 2008, the mandates were secretly waived for the China Shipping terminal and has been spewing environmentally harmful gases in Southern California.
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The sharing economy is challenging the demand for land-use regulations, but they're still necessary.
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Unlike a generation ago, demand for living space in the reclaimed neighborhoods far outstrips the supply of condos and apartments available.
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Historically, environmental cause enjoyed bipartisan support -- but gains by NGOs and the emergence of climate change as a social issue have created a sharp political divide. -
Many people are noticing their cab drivers to be more polite and the ride more pleasant, which may be a response to the growing popularity of ride-sharing services.
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The U.S. could dramatically increase solar and wind power without expensive energy storage. The key is to overlay high-voltage direct current power lines on our system of regional grids.
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By linking environmental sustainability and economic growth, Charlotte is showing the way.
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Maine could be the next battleground in this winner-take-all fight, but it doesn’t have to be.
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Several experts have said 2016 will be pivotal for the future of the water project. Do-or-die decisions must be made in the coming months if it is to proceed.
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Producers keep pumping more oil, even as prices are falling to fresh 12-year lows every day. What's driving this?
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Over the past year, two SpaceX rockets failed to land at sea, while another Falcon 9 blew up in flight, destroying supplies headed for the International Space Station.
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In a world of interconnected systems, a pull here and a tug there to solve one problem starts a ripple effect, sometimes with unintended consequences. What tools can help urban managers make sense of all this complexity?
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Although Internet-connected devices in the home may provide benefits like saving energy, the constant stream of data could be used against you.
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The wind and solar industries scored a huge win by getting extended tax credits, but research shows this isn't the best policy for lowering emissions through renewable energy.
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Five million people work in the U.S. transportation sector, but it's unclear where they'll end up as driverless technology takes off.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have the potential to protect lives by being the first ones to investigate wildfires, crime scenes and chemical spills.
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In meeting a new federal initiative's ambitious goals for reducing carbon emissions, states should focus on energy efficiency and forward thinking.
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Maintaining and operating an early detection system costs around $16 million annually, which is a small amount compared to the nearly $5 billion in damages caused every year by earthquakes nationwide.
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