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Major news outlets report the collapse of a road tunnel in India that has trapped 41 men inside. The 4.5-kilometer Silkyara road tunnel under construction partially collapsed on 12 November 2023, trapping 41 construction workers inside for 17 days. Raghav Chandra, ex-chairman of the National …
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Like many cities worldwide, Brazilian cities' development of roads and streets prioritized cars and motorized vehicles. Sidewalks were narrow, and road signs were scarce. The approach to road safety heavily relied on behavioral change, such as using seatbelts and helmets. This resulted in high …
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House ownership in New Zealand has always been a "Kiwi dream", and a goal for most, but the rising cost of living and soaring house prices make it nearly impossible for more Kiwis to achieve their house-and-yard dreams. The situation instead is creating alternative living arrangements for people …
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As climate change's effects intensify and become more frequent, it becomes crucial to design infrastructure projects considering their location and present and future conditions. Data from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information shows that in 2023, the United States sustained 28 …
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Airports worldwide have responded to the growing calls to become more sustainable and reduce carbon emissions to help fight climate change. Airports have been associated with many environmental challenges, such as contributing to greenhouse gas emissions – the aviation industry generates close …
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High immigration levels drive Australia's high rental rates. According to ABC news reports, the country expects up to 600,000 arrivals in the calendar year 2023, and if this level continues in the next four years, it will prove unsustainable. The article cites the Australian Bureau of …
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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