Author Archives: Eric Ruzicka

Yesterday, Germany announced plans to shut down all of its nuclear power plants by 2022.  In bold fashion, the world’s fourth largest economy has committed to closing 17 nuclear facilities that account for 40% of the nation’s energy supply in …

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Last month, we looked at the state of our nation’s aging water infrastructure and the importance of having a reliable water supply.  While it is critical for our nation’s infrastructure to provide clean and safe water when needed, it is …

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When people discuss the failings of our nation’s infrastructure, the discussion is generally focused on bridges, highways, railways and the electrical grid. None of these come close to being the most important. Rather, there is another aspect of the infrastructure system that is far more critical to our daily lives. Water.

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At 6:05 p.m. on August 1, 2007, the 35W Bridge collapsed into the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis.  Living along the Mississippi – just one mile north of the collapse site – the collapse hit far too close to home.  …

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