Tag #Infrastructure

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China and Sri Lanka Strengthen Economic Ties

China and Sri Lanka signed multiple agreements on Wednesday, including one to increase Sri Lankan agricultural exports to China, during Sri Lankan President Dissanayake's visit to Beijing, furthering their Belt and Road cooperation and bilateral ties.

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No Poverty
theglobeandmail.com
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Ontario Plans Massive Nuclear Expansion

Ontario plans the continent's largest nuclear expansion at Wesleyville, potentially generating 10,000 megawatts, with funding for First Nations and Port Hope, addressing projected 75% electricity demand growth by 2050.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
welt.de
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Munich S-Bahn Tunnel Construction Begins Despite Cost Overruns and Delays

Construction of a connecting tunnel under Munich's Marienhof square for the city's second S-Bahn line has begun, marking a significant step in the project despite substantial cost overruns (from .85 billion to at least billion Euros) and delays (to 2037).

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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A-5 Soterramiento Project Causes Significant Madrid Traffic Delays on First Day

The first day of roadworks for the A-5 highway soterramiento project in Madrid caused significant traffic delays on September 5, 2024, affecting commuters between Alcorcón and Madrid, specifically impacting traffic flow near Cuatro Vientos due to a temporary barrier and causing slowdowns of up to fo...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Catalan Government Begins Rodalies R1 Line Transfer

The Catalan government initiated the transfer of the R1 Rodalies train line, starting the process for a full transfer agreed upon between the PSOE and ERC parties in November 2023, with the aim of the Generalitat assuming full ownership by the first quarter of 2024.

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36% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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RDIF Reports ₽2.3 Trillion in Investments, Strengthening Russia's Economic Landscape

President Putin met with Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), discussing key projects transforming Russia's economic landscape; RDIF reported ₽2.3 trillion in investments, including significant contributions from friendly foreign nations, resulting in a sixfold return ...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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German Construction Sector Faces 50% Revenue Drop Amidst Economic Crisis

Germany's construction sector faces a 50 percent revenue drop in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern due to economic woes and bureaucratic inefficiencies, delaying infrastructure projects and creating uncertainty for companies like ASA-Bau; the upcoming elections will debate solutions.

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52% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Queensland Health System Faces \$2 Billion Maintenance Backlog, Cybersecurity Risks Double

A Queensland audit revealed \$2 billion in deferred hospital maintenance, doubled cybersecurity risks, and the longest specialist outpatient wait times in nine years, despite adding 6,259 health staff and 2,200 beds between 2023 and 2024.

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Good Health and Well-being
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McCrae Landslide: House Destroyed, Evacuations Ordered

A landslide in McCrae, Victoria destroyed a house, injuring a council worker and prompting the evacuation of 11 homes due to unstable ground conditions caused by underground water flows and soil erosion.

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36% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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LA Wildfires Contaminate Drinking Water, Underscoring Infrastructure Vulnerability

Following recent Los Angeles wildfires, several utilities issued "Do Not Drink" notices due to potential water contamination from toxic chemicals released by burning materials, highlighting the vulnerability of urban water infrastructure to climate change-exacerbated wildfires and the need for impro...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
roma.repubblica.it
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Rome's Piazza dei Cinquecento Renovation Completed

Rome's newly inaugurated Piazza dei Cinquecento, a 9-hectare project costing 44 million euros, features extensive paving, green spaces, and improved pedestrian access to Termini Station, enhancing integration with nearby historical sites.

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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India Opens Kashmir Tunnel, Boosting Connectivity Amid Security Concerns

India opened a \$932 million tunnel in disputed Kashmir, granting year-round access to Sonamarg and improving connectivity with Ladakh, despite security concerns and past attacks on workers.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure