We’re back with another Twitter Top 10 list! We have seen a lot of great stories lately coming from the waste management and recycling segments of the green world. These innovative and smart solutions are popping up all over the world — from our own backyard to across the globe. We’ve put together a listRead… Read more »
When it’s hot and dry, and has been for a while, water concerns often come to the forefront of public discussions. And recently water issues became a big concern for Kemp, Texas residents when dry soil and aging water infrastructure led to 14 major water line breaks. The town ultimately decided to shut off waterRead… Read more »
The Obama administration and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled a new form that seeks to standardize the information provided by health insurers about the coverage they offer. The form is the next step in federal administration of the new health care reform law. Insurers would be required to fill out detailedRead… Read more »
I’ve read with interest the articles/blog posts (listed at the bottom of this post) about the interesting move by Takeo City in Japan, who have made the bold decision to move their entire council website to facebook. On face value it would be easy to argue that this is a very bold move and oneRead… Read more »
In this next clip, our video team literally got their hands dirty working for the Army Environmental Center. This video was part of a larger effort to communicate and assess the risks associated with finding new uses for former Army training ranges. These lands were becoming more widely available and our client needed to makeRead… Read more »
Can we change the way we *do* Government? Bill Eggers and Devon Halley write for Governing on What Geeks can Teach Government. Great article and continues the great work from Eggers, Halley and Deloitte. The idea for “Beta Government” has been kicked around before and I would love to see the idea flushed out aRead… Read more »
In this brief interview, Scott Price, President and CEO of Walmart Asia, makes the case for sustainability in the Walmart business plan. Original post
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (CA) plans to upgrade security cameras on 358 buses to improve reliability and to add new features like real-time monitoring. Many of Muni’s existing surveillance cameras are over 10 years old and difficult to maintain. “What we currently have is very staff intensive,” said spokeswoman Kristen Holland. “There areRead… Read more »
The Staten Island Ferry (NY) will convert one boat from diesel fuel to liquefied natural gas with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Boat Discretionary Program. “Converting the Staten Island Ferry to liquefied natural gas is a win-win-win: It will reduce our dependence on foreign oil, lower operating costs and help the environment,”Read… Read more »
The City of Kalamazoo (MI) is making a series of transit ITS improvements for Metro Transit and its Metro County Connect paratransit service. “Our ITS will use a minimum of 18 different technologies,” transportation director Bill Schomisch told the city commissioners. “Bus schedules will be streamlined. People with visual impairments will be able to tellRead… Read more »