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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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Regular and thorough inspections of infrastructure are crucial to assess the lifespan of the assets and help inform asset owners when or where maintenance or repairs are needed. It also helps ensure that the community's assets are safe to use, do not pose a danger, and continuously provide …
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Traditional water sources worldwide, such as natural snow and rainfall basins, are declining as the climate continues to change faster than anticipated. The water reservoir - a staple piece of water infrastructure that has been used consistently and globally, is now being labelled 'the dinosaur' …
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There is no shortage of innovation in sewage and wastewater treatment plants in the western regions of the United States. In Washington State, Oregon, and California, some wastewater treatment facilities have taken a bold move and converted their concrete tanks and pipes into world-class nature …
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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China is a country that quickly responds to challenges and seeks opportunity through challenges to bolster its economy. For instance, its government aims to invest in infrastructure to strengthen its economy impacted by the coronavirus. According to a CGTN article, the county will invest in new …
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A new scientific society, the Society for Decision Making Under Deep Uncertainty, is arguing that water managers need to use a different system of analysis for planning ahead. The Society thinks that uncertainty in this time of rapid environmental and social change implies that managers need to …
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Many cities are searching for ways to develop and manage local resources. The Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF), through its sustainable integrated water challenge, is seeking to help cities and towns change the way that they manage their water by gearing them towards the integration …
