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The Philippines is consistently ranked among the countries most vulnerable to natural disasters. Approximately 60% of its land area and 70% of its population are at risk from various hazards, including typhoons, earthquakes, floods, storm surges, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and landslides. …
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Auckland hosted the Infrastructure Investment Summit on March 13-14, 2025, drawing over 100 investors from 14 countries who collectively manage around $6 trillion in assets. In his opening remarks, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon emphasized the nation's stability as a significant …
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Klaipėda Port is set to enhance its infrastructure and advance green hydrogen projects, aiming to establish itself as a leading center for port services and clean energy. The port plans to invest €308 million ($322 million) in modernization and renewable energy initiatives over the next four …
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Small Island Developing States, or SIDS, are home to approximately 65 million people. First recognized by the United Nations in 1992, the 38 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are in the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Atlantic, and Caribbean. Despite their scattered presence across the world's oceans, …
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Representatives from Malaysia met with the Philippines’ Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia in mid-February 2025 to discuss opportunities for collaboration on the city's infrastructure projects, including the construction of dams and improvements to mass transportation. Cebu City is a highly …
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The California High-Speed Rail Authority has unveiled an exciting development: the plan to power the high-speed train network with solar energy. The state aims to establish a dedicated solar power infrastructure to support this initiative. However, the project is still under construction and …
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In the United States, data center power usage has tripled over the last ten years, and this electricity demand is projected to increase by up to three times by 2028. The expansion of data centers and the growth of artificial intelligence drive a significant surge in electricity demand. If this …
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In keeping with its nationally determined contributions (NDCs) target to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030, the Philippines has enacted the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA) of 2022. This legislation provides a roadmap for the country's …
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Infrastructure is crucial for supporting rapid growth and poverty reduction in many emerging Asian countries, including the Philippines. However, as an archipelago, the Philippines faces unique challenges that necessitate a modern and well-connected infrastructure network. The Philippines …
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For New Zealand to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, it must commit to urgent action in the design, building, and construction sectors. The industry has both a challenge and an opportunity: to redefine how buildings are designed, constructed, and maintained to minimize their carbon …
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Over the past two decades, Paris has been evolving into a greener and more biodiverse city. As cities worldwide are expected to accommodate 70% of their populations, Paris has embraced sustainability and environmentally friendly practices in its urban development. Since Anne Hidalgo was …
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Traffic congestion is a common problem in cities worldwide. It happens when the number of cars exceeds road capacity, resulting in longer travel times and dramatically slower movement. Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is notorious for its congestion and is identified as the worst city in …
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