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In keeping with its nationally determined contributions (NDCs) target to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030, the Philippines has enacted the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA) of 2022. This legislation provides a roadmap for the country's …
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For New Zealand to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, it must commit to urgent action in the design, building, and construction sectors. The industry has both a challenge and an opportunity: to redefine how buildings are designed, constructed, and maintained to minimize their carbon …
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Scientists are looking to hydrogen as a promising clean fuel source as the world seeks alternatives to fossil fuels. Although it is the most abundant element in the Universe, hydrogen does not exist freely in nature and must be extracted first or produced from other energy sources. Hydrogen can …
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Historically, earth observation satellites have been utilized for defense and security purposes. With increasing pressures from rapid urbanization and climate change, economic and infrastructure development underscores the need to leverage Earth observation (EO) satellites for sustainable …
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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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Infrastructure asset managers and owners continuously face the challenge of improving their tasks, which depend heavily on collecting asset data, keeping an inventory, and ensuring the data is updated regularly. Reliable and robust asset data also help asset owners and managers make sound …
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Aging infrastructure and inadequate maintenance is common in the United States, but this is also a dangerous combination that can lead the structure to collapse. An example is the Fern Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh that gave way on 28 January 2022, the same day President Biden visited the "Steel …
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The residents of North Shore, New Orleans, have been putting up with the pains of its slow-moving traffic in their daily commute long enough, and they want solutions. For instance, a four-mile distance could take motorists an hour to drive through. The passing of the Infrastructure and …
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New Zealand has committed to achieving a net-zero GHG emission by 2050. The Climate Change Commission's final draft advice serves as a roadmap to help the country get there most feasibly and equitably. Earlier this year, the NZ Government has announced the 'feebate' or the clean car discount …
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The Smart Water Management market will grow to US$21.2 billion by 2028, according to an exclusive report by Meticulous Research. The report defines Smart water management as “a system that provides a more efficient and resilient water supply system, improving sustainability and reducing …
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Smart water metering can support water conservation efforts. Climate change will affect water resources by impacting the quantity, variability, timing, and intensity of rainfall, increasing the frequency of droughts or flooding. Intelligent water metering will help countries and communities …
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