Public Works & Utilities

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Small budget, strong security: Why Zero Trust is key to protecting critical infrastructure

Earlier this year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National...

How to increase climate resilience in urban areas

In the face of climate change, cities around the world are experiencing unprecedented weather...

Traverse City’s broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities

As a former telecommunications executive who created business plans for fiber networks, I’ve...

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Fashion Forward

When a 2005 study showed that some 84,000 tons of clothing, 45,000 tons of linens, and 23,000 tons of shoes and accessories were being disposed of annually by residents of The Big Apple, the city began work on a program to divert this waste stream.

Falcon Waterfree urinals at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Non-water washroom urinals earn WaterSense designation

The EPA has determined that non-water urinals, such as Falcon Waterfree urinals, should be considered equally eligible as all other WaterSense-labeled products for participation in water conservation guidelines, specifications, and purchasing guidelines.

Viewpoint: Put your fleet ahead of the curve with alternative fuel vehicles

By Greg Thompson — Today, the word “alternative” is embraced as being forward-thinking and technologically advanced. One way that local governments can adopt this new cultural attitude is through the use of alternative-fuel vehicles.