Boston’s US$10 billion flood plan offers lessons for London’s sea-level rise defences
A draft US$10 billion plan to protect Boston from sea-level rise highlights the scale of investment needed for coastal cities. For London,…
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Balancing Heritage and Protection: The Role of Advanced Waterproofing in Urban Conservation
Examining how modern building envelope technology and discrete waterproofing solutions help preserve historic urban structures against climate pressures without altering architectural integrity.
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London’s Climate Resilience: Learning from NYC’s Flood Challenges
As London faces increasing climate risks, a recent event in New York City highlights the immediate and localised impacts of extreme weather…
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New York smoke-alert debate raises a London question on driving during bad-air days
A Streetsblog NYC item asks why city leaders do not tell drivers to avoid unnecessary trips when wildfire smoke worsens air quality.…
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New York Hits 8 GW of Distributed Solar as Incentives Prove Key
New York has achieved a significant milestone in renewable energy, reaching 8 gigawatts of distributed solar capacity. Experts attribute this rapid growth…
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The Future of London’s Public Spaces: Adapting to Climate Change and Community Needs
As London grapples with the dual challenges of climate change and evolving urban life, its public spaces are at a critical juncture.…
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Green Banks Could Unlock Funding for Urban Resilience Projects
A new proposal suggests that hybrid institutional capital models, potentially through green banks, could package smaller infrastructure resilience projects to attract institutional…
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Amtrak Faces Widespread Disruptions Amidst Severe Northeast Heatwave
A significant heatwave has led Amtrak to cancel numerous services across the Northeast US, highlighting the vulnerability of rail infrastructure to extreme…
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California Company Proposes Data Centre in Oil Field
A California firm plans to build a large data centre on a disused oil field, aiming to repurpose industrial land while sparking…
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London’s EV Charging Infrastructure Faces Scrutiny Amidst “Rolling Bank Vaults” Concerns
A recent report highlights the growing weight and cost of electric vehicle batteries, raising questions about their impact on charging infrastructure and…
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