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Infrastructure is the foundation of our modern economy and society and essential for its growth. We must ensure that our infrastructure is strong, efficient, and able to withstand the increasingly severe weather events brought on by climate change. Infrastructure disruptions can significantly …
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Africa's most glaring problem is its lack of irrigation, an essential food-growing requirement. Inadequate irrigation makes the country highly vulnerable to droughts, which can devastate crop production. The 2018 report published by the Malabo Montpellier Panel of Agricultural Experts states …
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While infrastructure is essential for economic and social development and well-being, poorly designed urban development can significantly harm the environment, wildlife, and natural habitats. The inappropriate design and location of infrastructure and the lack of integration between …
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Excessive buildup, seismic activity, and groundwater depletion are sinking cities worldwide, including New York, Venice, Mumbai, and Jakarta. According to WEF, New York City's 1.68 trillion pounds of concrete, glass, and steel are built on the city's 777 square kilometers of land, compressing …
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Waste is a growing global problem that worsens with population growth. According to WEF, each person releases an average of 0.74 kilograms of waste a day. In high-income countries, this could be up to 5.54 kilograms a day. Wealthy countries also produce over a third of the 2.01 billion tons of …
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Accessible cities involve building and designing infrastructure that intentionally allows people with disabilities and limited mobility, including older people, to move around the city. According to the World Health Organization, 15% of the world's population lives with an impairment or …
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Heavy rains, made more frequent and severe by climate change, lead to floods. Floods can cause dams to overflow, either over or around them, which poses a serious risk. These conditions can result in erosion, leading to dam breach or failure and sudden and uncontrolled bursts of water. Dam …
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While many do not know, Puerto Rico has a longstanding garbage crisis. The Caribbean Island and unincorporated US territory's waste problem recently made headlines during the 2024 Presidential election campaign. According to a 2021 study commissioned by the Federal Emergency Management …
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Scientists anticipate that 2024 will emerge as the hottest year on record, surpassing the previous heat levels recorded in 2023. This year will also mark the first complete year exceeding the Paris Agreement's temperature threshold of 1.5°C. According to Carbon Brief's State of the Climate …
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Climate change impacts are increasingly felt, especially in cities and urban areas. Rising temperatures exacerbated by the urban heat island (UHI) effect, creeping sea levels, and the increasing frequency and severity of extreme natural events like storms, floods, droughts, and heatwaves pose …
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) released a series of Build Back Better Sector Guides, Volumes 1-6, to provide practical resources for its clients, partners, and staff to enhance climate and disaster resilience of communities, infrastructure, and systems through effective post-disaster …
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Climate change significantly affects airports. Rising temperatures complicate takeoffs, resulting in flight cancellations and financial repercussions. Notably, Hurricane Irma inflicted $173 million in damages at Sint Maarten airport in 2017, while recent flooding at Dubai's airport on April 16, …
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