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Many cities in the United States are facing challenges in funding their infrastructure. A significant population decline has reduced utility revenues due to fewer ratepayers. As a result, the remaining residents will have to bear the costs of maintaining and operating the infrastructure. A …
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Building additional roads and highways is seen as improving connectivity and supporting economic growth. However, a study published in Environmental Epidemiology on April 27, 2026, by researchers from Brown, Columbia, and Tel Aviv universities, shows that rather than connecting people, new …
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Queensland’s Paradise Dam is a gravity dam located on the Burnett River in the Wide Bay-Burnett region of Queensland, Australia. It is considered one of the country's most significant infrastructure failures, posing a serious risk to approximately 75,000 people, as well as farms and …
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Fifteen years after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, one of New Zealand’s deadliest and most devastating disasters, the city has made significant strides in its recovery and rebuilding. On 22 February 2011, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch shortly before 12:50 pm at a shallow …
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Makassar, Indonesia’s fifth-largest city and the capital of South Sulawesi province, has a significant population of informal settlers. Informal settlers number 1.7 million, accounting for 40% of the city’s residents. These communities face substandard housing, lack land tenure and basic …
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Coastal erosion is worsening in the eastern Malaysian State of Terengganu. Coastal erosion in the area is exacerbated by wave action, tidal currents, rising sea levels, climate change, and human activities. In March 2025, the Malaysian government allocated RM182.5m, equivalent to around US$ …
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Pacific island countries, including Fiji, Vanuatu, and Tonga, are the most disaster-prone regions. Sitting on the "Pacific Ring of Fire", one of the world's most geologically active zones, these scattered islands in the Pacific Ocean are subject to frequent earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic …
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On December 30, 2025, the Bearspaw feeder main—which supplies 60% of Calgary’s drinking water—burst for the second time, just 18 months after its initial failure. This incident led to two weeks of strict water restrictions while repairs were being made, prompting the city to reassess the …
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Canadian communities, like all others, depend on public infrastructure daily. Roads and bridges connect people to work, school, and essential services. Water infrastructure provides safe drinking water and prevents flooding in streets and homes. However, climate change impacts threaten …
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Urban runoff is a significant source of heavy metals that can harm rivers and ecosystems. Metals such as cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn) often wash into waterways during rainy weather or snowmelt in urban areas. These metals are problematic …
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The gradual melting of permafrost in Canada poses significant risks to infrastructure and residential areas. Thawing permafrost has substantial consequences for housing and transportation systems, potentially disrupting mobility and land-based activities. The rate of permafrost melt is …
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