Bergen, Norway, is home to one of the world’s largest underground waste management systems. Beneath the narrow, cobbled streets of this 955-year-old city lies a network of 7.5 kilometers (about 4.7 miles) of pipes that use pneumatic technology to transport garbage to a central waste management …
How Technology Can Modernize the USA Electricity Grid Infrastructure
The North American power grid supplies electricity to over 400 million people, making it the world's largest interconnected power network. Often described as the "largest machine on Earth," the US grid consists of millions of miles of transmission lines and thousands of utilities. Rather than …
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Making Infrastructure Asset Management Simple, But not Simpler
Engineers are naturally curious about how things work. This curiosity often inspires them to pursue engineering as a career, driven by a desire to innovate, improve systems, and make processes more efficient. Their creativity and motivation to enhance how things function continue to drive …
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How Mismanagement and Drought Are Draining Tehran’s Water Supply
Tehran, Iran’s capital and home to 10 million people, is only weeks away from “day zero,” the day when its taps could run completely dry, as vital reservoirs reach dangerously low levels, according to a CNN report. A combination of poor water management and the effects of climate change …
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US and Mexico Sign MOU to End the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis
On July 24, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and Mexico’s Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), Alicia Bárcena Ibarra, signed a ”Memorandum of Understanding” (MOU) to clean up sewage pollution in the Tijuana River, which has long …
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Japan’s Water Infrastructure Challenges and Innovative Solutions
Japan’s water infrastructure, much of which was built in the 1970s, is showing signs of age and now requires urgent maintenance and renewal. Although Japan has abundant freshwater resources — approximately 430 billion cubic meters annually, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization …
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Flint Achieves Clean Water with Full Lead Pipe Replacement
A decade after the Flint, Michigan, water crisis, which sparked national outrage, the city has finally completed the replacement of all lead pipes, marking a historic milestone for a community once synonymous with contaminated water. A decade of struggle for clean water The Flint water …
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Report Exposes Rising Methane Emissions from Abandoned Fuel Sites
Methane leaks from abandoned coal mines, oil wells, and gas wells have made these neglected facilities the fourth-largest source of methane emissions worldwide, according to the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Despite the urgency, sealing these leaks remains a low …
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CDRI Case Study Push for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Development
The Coalition of Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), in partnership with the G20 countries, advocates for building and strengthening infrastructure to withstand the impacts of extreme natural events—particularly in vulnerable nations. The CDRI highlights that the effects of climate …
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New York Proposes Bill to Tackle Its Major Waste Problem
New York City has a significant waste management problem. Every day, New Yorkers generate about 44 million pounds (20 million kilograms) of trash for collection services. On average, each New Yorker produces 5 pounds (2.2 kilograms) of waste per day, amounting to 15 million tons annually …
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Restoring the Besòs using Nature-Based Solutions for a River in Crisis
The Besòs River has long been a vital water source for Barcelona, but contamination has plagued it since the 1970s. Rapid urban and industrial development along its banks has worsened the issue, threatening both the city's freshwater supply and the ecosystems that rely on the river. Because …
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How Hydrogen Technology Enhance the Philippines’ Green Energy Future
Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles (HFCVs) may not be as popular as electric vehicles (EVs). Still, they are another type of zero-emissions transportation, releasing only water vapor instead of carbon dioxide. Like EVs, hydrogen cars are environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil fuel-powered …
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