Tag #Infrastructure

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bbc.com
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Spirit of Tasmania IV Relocation Ordered After Failed Lease

After lease negotiations failed, Tasmania's government ordered the relocation of the A$850m (£430m) Spirit of Tasmania IV ferry from Edinburgh to Tasmania, incurring significant costs and causing the resignation of two officials.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
elmundo.es
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Madrid Announces Major Infrastructure Projects: M-30 Soterramiento and Campamento Urbanization

The Madrid City Council finalized agreements for the €146.25 million M-30 highway soterramiento and the €357 million Campamento urbanization project, which will include 10,700 housing units, 7,000 of which will be protected housing, transforming 2.1 million square meters of former military land.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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California High-Speed Rail Faces Funding Crisis Amidst Delays and Cost Overruns

California's high-speed rail project, initially slated for 2020 completion at $30 billion, faces significant delays and cost overruns, with the Trump administration threatening to withhold $4 billion in federal grants, prompting questions about its future and the viability of similar projects.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
lemonde.fr
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Widespread Power Outage Cripples Chile

A massive power outage hit Chile on February 25th, 2024, affecting regions from Arica and Parinacota to Los Lagos, causing evacuations in Santiago and transportation chaos, with authorities investigating the cause but ruling out an attack.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
forbes.com
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Apple's \$500 Billion AI Gamble: Jobs, Risks, and the Future of Tech

Apple announced a \$500 billion investment in AI infrastructure, creating 20,000 US jobs, signaling a more aggressive AI strategy and raising questions about sustainability and power generation.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
spanish.china.org.cn
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China's Record Spring Festival Travel Fuels Booming "Silver Tourism" Market

China's Spring Festival travel rush hit a record 9.02 billion trips, a 7.1% rise year-on-year, driven by 510 million train journeys and a booming "silver tourism" market catering to its aging population of 310.31 million people aged 60 or older, projected to generate 30 trillion yuan by 2035.

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No Poverty
spanish.china.org.cn
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China-Tajikistan Bridge Project: Boosting Central Asia Connectivity

China and Tajikistan agreed to build a 920-meter-long bridge across the Surkhob River in Tajikistan, the longest in Central Asia, furthering their economic and infrastructural cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, expected to be completed in four years.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
zeit.de
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North Rhine-Westphalia to Release Beaver Management Plan Amidst Growing Conflicts

The North Rhine-Westphalia state government will release a beaver management plan in March to address infrastructure damage caused by a growing beaver population (up to 2,000) impacting dikes, bridges, and residential areas; the plan includes international cooperation with Belgium and the Netherland...

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Life on Land
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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Vietnam's $8.3 Billion Railway to Boost China Trade

Vietnam approved a $8.3 billion railway project linking the northern port city of Hai Phong to the Chinese border, aiming to boost bilateral trade and become a crucial part of a pan-Asia railway network; construction will begin soon.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
lexpress.fr
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Widespread Power Outage Plunges 90% of Chile into Darkness

A major power outage in Chile, affecting over 90% of the population, caused widespread disruption and a curfew from 10 PM to 6 AM on Wednesday due to a technical malfunction, not an attack, according to authorities.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
china.org.cn
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China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project: 70 Billion Cubic Meters Delivered

China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project's middle route, operational since December 2014, has delivered over 70 billion cubic meters of water, benefiting 114 million people in northern China by supplying nearly 80 percent of Beijing's urban water and restoring river flows.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
theglobeandmail.com
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Canada Selects Consortium for $60-90 Billion High-Speed Rail Project

The Canadian government chose a consortium including CDPQ Infra, AtkinsRéalis, and Air Canada to design a high-speed rail line from Quebec City to Toronto, estimated at $60-$90 billion, with trains reaching 300 km/h; a five-year planning phase is underway.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

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