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The United States has announced that it will invest around $1 billion in a railway line in Africa that will connect the continent's Copperbelt region in central Africa to a port in Angola on the Atlantic coast. The so-called Lobito Corridor project will upgrade the 1,300 km rail line …
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In mid-January 2024, residents of Hale County, a county in the west central part of Alabama, said they had had no running water for days. The county has a population of around 14,800 residents. In Greensboro, Alabama, Judge Arthur Crawford told Inside Climate News that the problem is caused by …
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Unfortunately, bridges and roads fail or are damaged due to several causes, such as wear and tear, natural or artificial disasters, or accidents and crashes. On 26 March 2024, at 1:30 AM, a container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, collapsing a portion of the bridge. …
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Imagine stepping into a city 100% powered by clean energy. The source is solar energy harvested in space, and the city is also designed to be sustainable. What a brilliant idea, considering that the solar energy the Earth receives in an hour is enough to power it for an entire year. Science …
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Extreme events from climate change are impacting bridges all over the world and the safety of its users. Climatic extremes like intense heat, wildfires, freezing temperatures, and strong winds are straining all parts of the bridge, making it unstable and more prone to service disruptions due to …
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Infrastructure is the backbone of any thriving economy and society. It ensures that people can access essential services, resources, and opportunities, including healthcare, education, recreation, jobs, and basic human needs like water, food, and housing. In addition to its usual services …
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According to the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the last decade has seen a 34% growth in jobs requiring STEM expertise in the United States. A Deloitte 2021 report shows a 79% increase in STEM jobs since 1990 and projects that 3.5 million more will be needed by 2025. The shortage in …
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It is common knowledge that New Zealand has a shortage and demand for engineers. The sector's need for engineering services far exceeds the rate the country can train to develop. Talking to Stuff Engineering New Zealand chief executive Richard Templer says that more school students need to …
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Climate change affects everyone and everything around us, particularly the infrastructure we depend on daily. The latest IPCC report cycle, the IPCC Six Assessment Report, unequivocally states that climate change is not a future threat but is happening right now. Trillions of dollars are being …
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Infrastructure South Australia's Discussion Paper released on October 2023 provides opportunities for South Australians to view the infrastructure needed for the next twenty years to formulate the state's next 20-year state infrastructure strategy. According to a report from In Daily, the …
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The Environment Agency data analysis reveals that more than 4000 of England's high-consequence flood defenses were rated "poor" or "very poor." These structures consist of flood walls and embankments to outfall pipes and culverts, which protect property and lives in some of England's most at–risk …
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Italy wastes a lot of water every year, enough to meet the needs of 43 million people. Its aging pipes leak around 42% of the country’s drinking water. According to Euronews, around 25% of its water distribution network is over 50 years old, and 60% is 30. As a country grappling with water …
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