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Maaslijn Electrification Begins After Years of Delays

ProRail started electrifying the 80-kilometer Maaslijn between Roermond and Nijmegen, replacing diesel trains with electric ones by late 2027, despite years of delays due to funding disputes and material shortages, costing an extra 20-27 million euros annually.

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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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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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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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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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Supreme Court Curtails Scope of Environmental Impact Statements

The Supreme Court's 8-0 decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County limits the scope of environmental impact statements under NEPA, impacting the Utah-Colorado rail line and potentially accelerating future infrastructure projects while potentially reducing the scope of environm...

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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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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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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 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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Clean Water and Sanitation
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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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