Author: Annika McGraw Edited by: Muhammed Hani Ahsan Graphic by: Norie Wright Introduction On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation freight train, carrying volatile organic compounds derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.1 Thirty-eight cars derailed from the track, 11 of which contained hazardous chemicals, resulting in damaged tracks and railcars, evacuation of over 2,000… Read more »
Following the late-October Kincade Fire that bankrupted Pacific Gas & Electric, policy makers in California face the difficult job of reigning in and possibly taking over this failing energy giant. What options will they take, what risks do these options pose, and what can be done to solve a series of catastrophic mistakes?
As part of our “Special Edition” Series, we are highlighting the work produced by Cornell students who participated in the January 2019 Infrastructure Policy, Management and Finance Practicum which focused on broadband accessibility.