Tag #Infrastructure

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Catalonia Power Outage: 63% Restored, Full Recovery Expected Soon

A major power outage in Catalonia affected 2.5 million users, causing widespread transport disruption, but essential services continued, and the government expects full restoration within hours following the unprecedented system failure, dubbed 'zero peninsular'.

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44% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
elmundo.es
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Widespread Power Outage Cripples Spain

A major power outage across Spain, starting at 12:32 PM on Monday, caused widespread disruption to transportation, communication, and other services, impacting parts of Portugal and France; the government convened emergency meetings to address the situation.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
elmundo.es
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Madrid Power Outage Exposes Systemic Vulnerabilities

A widespread power outage in Madrid on Monday exposed systemic vulnerabilities, coinciding with a sanitation strike and leading to city-wide chaos and a lack of government communication, highlighting the fragility of essential services.

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60% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
bbc.com
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India's Road Safety Crisis: 172,000 Deaths in 2023

Over 172,000 people died in Indian road accidents in 2023, averaging 474 daily deaths, due to a combination of speeding, lack of safety measures, poor road design, and insufficient vehicle safety features; this costs India 3% of its annual GDP.

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32% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
kathimerini.gr
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Greece to Implement Sweeping Railway Safety Reforms After Tempe Tragedy

The Greek government will introduce a bill on Monday to improve railway safety, including a digital platform to record train movements and dispatcher orders, stricter regulations and the recruitment of experienced Greek railway staff from abroad.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
usa.chinadaily.com.cn
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World's Tallest Bridge Receives Unprecedented Fire-Resistant Treatment

Guizhou's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, set to be the world's tallest, is implementing a fire-resistant treatment on its 2,378-meter main cables, involving 11 steps and up to 5 protective layers to withstand temperatures up to 1,100°C for an hour, addressing concerns raised by recent bridge fires.

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44% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
elpais.com
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Massive Blackout Hits Spain and Portugal

A massive power outage hit mainland Spain and Portugal on Monday at 12:32 PM, causing a nationwide blackout due to a loss of electricity generation and disconnection from the European grid; the cause remains unknown, despite ongoing investigations into meteorological and cyberattack hypotheses.

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56% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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\$1 Billion Sought for Northwest Territories Transportation Project

The Northwest Territories seeks \$1 billion in federal funding for the Slave Geological Province Corridor, a nearly 190,000-square-kilometer all-season road project with potential economic and security benefits, but also faces environmental and Indigenous concerns.

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60% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
nrc.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Dutch Cars Getting Heavier: Electric Vehicles and Safety Features Drive Weight Increase

The average weight of passenger cars in the Netherlands has increased by 8.1 percent since 2015, reaching 1254 kg in 2024, primarily due to the rise of heavier electric vehicles and increased safety features in gasoline cars, potentially leading to future infrastructural challenges.

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Climate Action
china.org.cn
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China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge Receives Unprecedented Fireproofing

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou, China, is undergoing fireproofing treatment on its 2,378-meter main suspension cables, designed to withstand 1,100°C for one hour, protecting against potential fire damage and ensuring the bridge's structural integrity; the project is expected to finish i...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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World's Tallest Bridge Receives Unprecedented Fire Protection

Guizhou's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, set to open in the second half of this year, is implementing a novel fire-resistant treatment on its 2,378-meter main cables, capable of withstanding 1,100°C for an hour, protecting against worst-case fire scenarios like a burning fuel truck and responding to ...

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36% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
dw.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Germany's Falling Prestige in Poland: A Shift in Perception

Articles in German and Polish media highlight a decline in Poland's respect for Germany, citing bureaucracy, outdated infrastructure, and slower digitalization in Germany compared to Poland's progress, impacting migrant perceptions and potentially future EU relations.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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