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Lima's New Airport Terminal Opens Amidst Safety and Access Concerns

After numerous delays, Lima's new Jorge Chávez International Airport terminal opened on June 1st, 2024, addressing rapid passenger growth but facing immediate concerns over access, safety (a near-collision incident), and a new airport tax.

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Supreme Court Narrows NEPA, Streamlining Infrastructure Approvals

The Supreme Court significantly narrowed the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) on Thursday, making it easier to approve infrastructure projects by limiting the consideration of indirect environmental impacts, as demonstrated by its unanimous ruling (with one justice not participa...

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Conflicting US Court Rulings Highlight Canada-US Trade Tensions

A U.S. court initially ruled against President Trump's tariffs, supporting Canada's position, but a federal appeals court later reinstated them, highlighting ongoing trade tensions. Meanwhile, Ontario MPPs are set for a 35 percent pay raise, Saskatchewan declared a state of emergency due to wildfire...

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German Air Freight Lags Behind Global Growth Amidst Regulatory Challenges

Despite global air freight growth of 11.3%, German airports saw only a 1.8% increase to 4.8 million tons in 2023, with Frankfurt Airport lagging despite investments. This is attributed to higher costs from regulations and bureaucratic processes, leading to freight diversion and Germany losing its to...

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Liguria's Cycling Riviera Wins Green Road Award

Liguria's Cycling Riviera won the 2024 Green Road Award for best cycling path, beating Basilicata's Ciclovia Meridiana and Puglia's Ciclonica; the award ceremony was held on May 30th in Trieste, Italy.

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UK Fast-Tracks Reservoirs to Tackle Water Shortages

The UK government fast-tracked two new reservoirs in East Anglia and Lincolnshire to combat water shortages, aiming for completion by 2036 and 2040, despite potential local opposition and long-term cost implications.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Carney to Fast-Track Infrastructure Approvals, Moe Pushes for New Energy Corridor

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will present legislation next week to establish a two-year approval process for major infrastructure projects, aiming to expedite economic development and address concerns about regulatory delays, with support from Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe who is pushing for...

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Supreme Court Backs Utah Oil Railway, Scaling Back Environmental Law

The Supreme Court sided with the Uinta Basin Railway expansion in Utah, weakening the National Environmental Policy Act by limiting the scope of environmental reviews to direct project impacts, potentially accelerating energy development nationwide and increasing oil production in Utah, which was va...

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Melbourne Metro Tunnel Begins Trial Runs

Melbourne's $15 billion Metro Tunnel project will trial runs on June 21, using the Sunbury and Cranbourne/Pakenham lines, though passenger travel through the tunnel won't start immediately; the project, which includes five new underground stations, is set to be completed by the end of 2025.

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Puerto Rico Governor Addresses Infrastructure, Economic Challenges Amidst Criticism

Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González Colón announced a multimillion-dollar investment in public services and pledged to improve the island's power grid and attract investment, while facing criticism for inaction and slow progress.

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UK Government Fast-Tracks Reservoirs to Combat Looming Water Shortage

The UK government is fast-tracking two new reservoirs in East Anglia and Lincolnshire to address a looming water shortage, aiming to provide water for over 750,000 homes by 2036 and 2040, respectively, due to population growth, aging infrastructure, and climate change.

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Supreme Court Curbs Judicial Authority on Infrastructure Projects

The Supreme Court, in an 8-0 decision, limited judges' ability to block infrastructure projects based solely on environmental concerns, impacting the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and aligning with the Trump administration's view on judicial overreach.

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