Cars Remain Central to US Urban Planning Despite Growing Costs
A recent commentary highlights how car-centric infrastructure and policy persist in the United States, even as vehicle ownership becomes increasingly unaffordable, posing…
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US Transportation Bill Criticised for Extending ‘Failing Status Quo’
A new US transportation reauthorization bill, the BUILD America 250 Act, has been heavily criticised by transportation advocacy group Transportation for America…
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US Bill Aims to Formalise Federal Funding for Shared Micromobility
A new bill introduced in the US House of Representatives seeks to formally include bike- and scooter-share projects in federal transportation funding…
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US EPA Proposes Relaxing Water Treatment for Coal Plants Amid AI Electricity Demand Surge
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed revisions to wastewater requirements for coal-fired power plants, citing increased electricity demand from artificial…
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US House Bill Aims to Boost Housing Supply, Drops Build-to-Rent Sale Mandate
The US House of Representatives has introduced the "ROAD to Housing" bill, described by housing industry advocates as significant legislation to increase…
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