Infographic: In Its 41st Year, the Tree City USA Program Is Still Going Strong

Fri, 01/12/2018 - 08:00

The Tree City USA program has been greening up cities and towns across America since 1976. It is a nationwide movement that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their public trees.

Tree City USA Is Greening Communities Across the Country

Fri, 01/05/2018 - 08:00

With the support of our members and partners, the Tree City USA program has strengthened and sustained urban forests across the country. From the Gulf of Alaska to the Gulf Coast, more than 143 million Americans are living in Tree City USA towns and cities that pay particular attention to tree planting, management, and care.

Alliance for Community Tree Groups Are Dedicated to Improving the Livability of Towns and Cities Through Tree Planting

Wed, 01/03/2018 - 08:00

Local impact happens when community-based tree planting organizations create projects that involve citizens, schools, churches, and government. This is the work of the 125 members of the Alliance for Community Trees program. This is the work of the 125 members of the Alliance for Community Trees program. for Community Trees program.

Mohawk Group’s Lichen Wins Interior Design Best of Year Award for Modular Carpet

Thu, 12/07/2017 - 08:45

Mohawk Group’s Lichen modular carpet, which merges leading concepts in biophilic design and sustainability, took home a coveted Best of Year Award from Interior Design magazine over the weekend in New York.

Podcast | UPS Longitudes Radio: Moving Urban Logistics Forward (Part 2)

Fri, 12/08/2017 - 11:40

In the second episode of a three-part series, Matthias Winkenbach, director of the MIT Megacity Logistics Lab, provides a ground-level look at the most exciting innovations surrounding city delivery. Listen to the podcast, then subscribe to Longitudes Radio so you’ll be among the first to know about new episodes.

Whirlpool Corporation in Ottawa Going Wind Power

Thu, 12/07/2017 - 11:00

Whirlpool Corporation has completed installation of wind turbine near Ottawa, OH plant that is expected to generate energy quantities equivalent to the amount needed to power 300 - 400 American homes.

Whirlpool Finishes Work on 1.5 MW Wind Turbine at Ottawa Plant

Wed, 12/06/2017 - 14:00

Whirlpool Corporation has completed a wind turbine project at its Ottawa, OH plant. The $13.5 million project is expected to generate 1.5 megawatts of electricity and offset 34% of energy needs at the facility.

Vision for Healthy Communities Built Through Industry Partnership

Wed, 12/06/2017 - 09:25

Black & Veatch Work on $1.3B Koch Fertilizer Plant Expansion Contributes to Water Award

Wed, 12/06/2017 - 09:00

Black & Veatch, a leading engineering and construction company with deep expertise in industrial water treatment, water reuse and water infrastructure, helped guide a Koch Industries subsidiary to an award-winning water treatment project at the Koch Fertilizer plant in Enid, Oklahoma.

Critical Considerations for Global Gas-To-Power Deployment Success

Wed, 12/06/2017 - 09:00

Looking to take advantage of the LNG oversupply and low pricing, many developing regions are now establishing gas-to-power markets that can accommodate imported supply. Converting to gas power, particularly in regions that have historically run on diesel fuel oil, can carry additional economic benefits. In some areas, conversions can cut electric costs in half.