More than 300 people were killed when temblors toppled an upscale residential complex. Survivors hope a court will punish the men who built it.
Tag: Building (Construction)
Inside an English Village Scarred by A High-Speed Railway, HS2
When Britain cut back a planned high-speed rail line, some residents on the route were pleased. They’re less delighted with what happened next.
A Year After a Devastating Quake: Container Cities, Trials and Grief
On the anniversary of a catastrophic earthquake, Turkey is still struggling to rebuild, help survivors and hold people responsible for shoddy construction.
Western Sydney’s ‘Heat Islands’ Make Summer Deadlier
Just a few miles west of some of the country’s most iconic beaches, densely built Sydney suburbs are amplifying the dangers of climate change.
‘Absolute Chaos’: Residents Evacuated From Public Housing Tower in England
The evacuation of a tower block in Bristol, after surveys found structural concerns, drew fresh attention to the construction of Britain’s public housing high-rises and possible safety issues.
Grass and Shrub Fires More Destructive Than Forest Fires in U.S.
Grassland and shrubland fires burn more land and destroy more homes across the United States than forest fires, a new study found.
Earthquake in Nepal Renews Fears on Preparations for a Bigger One
The Himalayan country is far behind in enforcing construction codes despite sitting on the fault lines of two major tectonic plates, experts say.
French Nuns and Climate Activists Square Off Over Plans for a Megachurch
A yearslong standoff over an enormous church complex in a natural park recently broke out in clashes, when the nuns gave chase.
Naci Gorur, Famous in Turkey for Earthquake Warnings, Wishes More People Listened
Naci Gorur, a geologist, has become a household name in Turkey for imploring the country to prepare for quakes he has predicted. He has been disappointed by the response and is deeply worried about Istanbul.
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia Inches Closer to Being Done
After 140 years, Antoni Gaudí’s unrealized masterpiece is finally nearing completion. But hurdles still remain, with construction to last until at least 2026.