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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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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 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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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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Cities worldwide face common problems – the effects of rapid urbanization and climate change. But cities in developing countries are more vulnerable to these threats and thus would need to bolster their mitigation and adaptation strategies. Rapid urbanization can intensify heat caused by the …
What happens when intelligent city systems fail to protect their citizens from the very thing it is designed to do. "Zhengzhou's much-hyped smart city systems, which were supposed to help planners with urban management and safety, have come under heavy scrutiny after recent floods wreaked …
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Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have been developing new ways to approach water infrastructure design in light of climate change uncertainty. To explain their concept, they use the city of Mombasa, Kenya, as an example. Mombasa is contemplating erecting a new dam …
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In March 2019, flooding along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers has left the levee system damaged beyond the point of repair for many farmers in Midwestern states. Many residents consider relocation to be the only valid option as water levels are rising every time the rivers flood. The American …
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Freezing temperatures in Texas in February 2021 caused its power grid to fail dramatically. Millions of Texans were without power amid freezing temperatures. A combination of factors caused the energy grid to collapse. First, Texas, energy infrastructure is not “winterized” because of the …
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Cape Town, South Africa is facing a very dire situation due to a three-year-long mega-drought. By May, the city was expecting to have to turn off its water supply and hand out a meager 25 liters per day to its citizens, who will have to make their way through long and potentially dangerous crowds …
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