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Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is the second-most populous city in the country, following Quezon City. The World Population Review estimates that Manila's population will reach 15.5 million by 2026. It is the world's most densely populated city, with nearly 43,000 residents per …
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New Zealanders are living longer, increasing their life expectancy, and this is a good thing. Healthy older people contribute to their communities and families by providing support and volunteering, while others continue working. New Zealanders aged 65 and above also enjoy a higher …
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The construction industry stands at a crossroads. As an aging workforce retires and the demand for skilled labor intensifies, the sector faces a widening skills gap that threatens growth and sustainability. Yet, amid this challenge lies an untapped opportunity: women. Long underrepresented …
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Since the 1950s, the United States has experienced a decoupling of electricity demand from economic growth, a trend that has continued strongly in the following decades. While the U.S. economy grew by 20% during the 2010s, electricity demand remained essentially unchanged. However, this is now …
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Takapuna is a suburb situated on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand, approximately 10 minutes from Auckland's central business district (CBD). It boasts a relaxed beach atmosphere, stunning beach views, and a vibrant hospitality scene with a wide range of restaurants, shops, and …
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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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Asia's rapid population and economic growth are creating a demand for energy as its power grid is getting close to its total capacity. The rising electricity demands are due to a growing middle class in the region, yet a vast number of people - 700 million still lack access to power. The …
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Day Zero comes for Nelson Mandela Bay when two sources of its drinking water – Impofu Dam and Churchill Dam runs empty. News24 reports that Impofu Dam was decommissioned last week after its water levels dropped too low for water extraction. The drought-stricken Nelson Mandela Bay metro will again …
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It has been almost two years since the world became aware of the novel coronavirus labeled COVID-19. Since the pandemic began in January 2020, it has infected more than 230 million worldwide in more than 220 countries. The lockdowns that countries have imposed to limit the spread of the …
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The state of the U.S. crumbling and aging infrastructure and the cost involved in repairing it are well-documented. Why the world's largest economy has poorly maintained infrastructure is quite surprising, and the answer to it is pretty complex. The American Society of Civil Engineers …
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The US power grid is not prepared for the effects of climate change, which was made evident when the power cables melted during the heatwave in Oregon in July 2021. The incident halted the light rails and causing 6,000 people to lose their electricity (Heilweil, 2021). In February, …
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Most of the time, when people don't have enough water in California, they tend to look skyward and blame the shifting climate. However, even though the climate is a major contributing factor to the constant state of drought in the Western US, it is by no means the only contributing factor and …
