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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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According to the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the last decade has seen a 34% growth in jobs requiring STEM expertise in the United States. A Deloitte 2021 report shows a 79% increase in STEM jobs since 1990 and projects that 3.5 million more will be needed by 2025. The shortage in …
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It is common knowledge that New Zealand has a shortage and demand for engineers. The sector's need for engineering services far exceeds the rate the country can train to develop. Talking to Stuff Engineering New Zealand chief executive Richard Templer says that more school students need to …
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Climate change affects everyone and everything around us, particularly the infrastructure we depend on daily. The latest IPCC report cycle, the IPCC Six Assessment Report, unequivocally states that climate change is not a future threat but is happening right now. Trillions of dollars are being …
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Infrastructure South Australia's Discussion Paper released on October 2023 provides opportunities for South Australians to view the infrastructure needed for the next twenty years to formulate the state's next 20-year state infrastructure strategy. According to a report from In Daily, the …
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The Environment Agency data analysis reveals that more than 4000 of England's high-consequence flood defenses were rated "poor" or "very poor." These structures consist of flood walls and embankments to outfall pipes and culverts, which protect property and lives in some of England's most at–risk …
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Italy wastes a lot of water every year, enough to meet the needs of 43 million people. Its aging pipes leak around 42% of the country’s drinking water. According to Euronews, around 25% of its water distribution network is over 50 years old, and 60% is 30. As a country grappling with water …
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Congestion, pollution, unsafe roads, and lack of green spaces are some of the problems cities are facing. Some of us can still recall when we played on the streets or walked to school with our friends, which can bring enormous health benefits. While some towns or cities still offer these …
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India's road network grew by 59% in the last nine years to become the second largest in the World after the United States. This is according to NDTV reports. The country also aims to improve road transportation by introducing highway rumble strips. Rumble strips are grooves or indents on …
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Could Japan's waste-to-energy technology help countries address their waste and energy problem while tackling the climate crisis by reducing waste and generating clean energy? Our waste problem is increasing. Plastic waste has become a severe environmental issue. According to a Plastic …
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Climate change is a defining issue of our time. Despite efforts to limit warming by and within 1.5°C towards the end of the century, we will more than likely breach the limit, with a 66% likelihood that we will exceed this temperature in 2023 to 2027, according to the World Meteorological …
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