New Zealand's infrastructure underpins the quality of life of all Kiwis. But the times are changing, and infrastructure needs to respond. Climate change, population growth, the increasing demand for housing, growing congestion on roads, and aging pipelines are challenges facing the country and …
Innovative Way to Manage Floods and Conserve Water
Various weather extremes are affecting different regions and cities across the world. Severe flooding devastated cities in Germany, China, New York, India, Canada, and South Africa, while historic droughts ravaged the Horn of Africa, Iraq, and the western U.S. Humans have responded to extreme …
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The Philippines Needs More Transport Infrastructure to Resolve Traffic Congestion and Spur Economic Growth
Traffic congestion in Metro Manila and other major cities in the Philippines has deteriorated, according to The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). The agency says that the situation could thwart the country's vision to improve its people's quality of life, the Manila Bulletin …
How US Infrastructures Can Build Resilience from Sweltering Heat
Soaring temperatures in the United States are closing schools, damaging infrastructure, and affecting its services. The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect in cities is also worsening and disproportionately affecting low-income and colored communities. As more people move to the cities, the intense …
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Skipping Infrastructure Woes Via Drone Delivery Services
The United States is facing many transport infrastructure problems. Potholes and cracks in roads are common in high-traffic areas, and fixing them can significantly cause disruptions leading to traffic congestion. Congestion is costly to commuters and businesses relying on these roads to deliver …
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The Challenges in the USA’s Massive Infrastructure Rollout
Six months have passed since the passing of the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Crumbling infrastructure has long afflicted the United States, and the bipartisan support needed to pass the infrastructure investment bill is a significant …
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Delivery Systems’ Key Role in US Infrastructure Projects
The passing of the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (IIJA), commonly referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill provides a US$1.2 trillion infrastructure spending package. This amount would be the country's most significant federal infrastructure investment in 50 years, says the …
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Infrastructure Asset Management and Climate Adaptation
Vast infrastructure systems underpin all modern economies. Transport (roads, bridges, railways, airports), electricity grips and networks, water supply and wastewater treatment plants and sewer lines, and telecommunication, are the primary examples of infrastructure. Disruptions in infrastructure …
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Nigeria’s Infrastructure Woes and Possible Solution
Poor infrastructure prevents Nigeria from reaching its true potential. The Sun News titled "The Solution to Nigerian infrastructure" reports that the country's broken roads, dilapidated schools, and inefficient port systems affect every country's sector, region, and citizen. The news article …
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Wastewater Problem Poses Serious Health Risks to Lowndes County Alabama
A hidden risk lurks in Alabama that puts the lives of many residents at risk. Raw sewage from flooded septic tanks would bubble into the residents' yards and even inside their houses during rainy days. The lack of municipal sewage systems in many unincorporated counties and many houses with …
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Is Desalination a Viable Solution to California’s Water Shortage?
The prolonged drought in California affecting its water supplies is further exacerbated by diminishing snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains flowing through rivers and feeding the state's reservoirs. Insider reports that due to the historic mega-drought currently experienced in California, the …
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Stormwater Pollution Management in Maryland
Stormwater management and pollution reduction have been an uphill battle for the municipalities of Maryland State over the last decade or so. Particularly in the older cities, stormwater picks up a lot of contaminants when it runs out of the city streets and back into the environment, which has …
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