Global competition in the Arctic is raising hopes of a revival in the town of Churchill. We went to meet the people, and the bears, there.
Tag: Infrastructure (Public Works)
Leak Highlights Poor State of Louvre Infrastructure
Up to 400 documents have been damaged by the leak, according to Francis Steinbock, the deputy administrator of the museum. But no works of art were affected.
Canada Turns to the World’s Polar Bear Capital to Defend its Arctic
The tiny town of Churchill has two of Canada’s largest pieces of Arctic infrastructure, but years of neglect have left them in poor shape amid growing superpower rivalry in the region.
Canada Turns to the World’s Polar Bear Capital to Defend its Arctic
The tiny town of Churchill has two of Canada’s largest pieces of Arctic infrastructure, but years of neglect have left them in poor shape amid growing superpower rivalry in the region.
South Africans Seize on G20 Summit to Air Their Nation’s Ills
Johannesburg this weekend will host the first G20 meeting on African soil. Protesters are using the moment to draw attention to domestic problems.
Russia Pummels Kyiv and Tries to Plunge Ukraine Into Darkness
A strike that killed six was the latest in a series of aerial assaults, many of which have targeted the power grid in an effort to deprive Ukrainians of energy as winter looms.
After Hurricane Melissa, Solar Power Kept the Electricity on for Some Jamaicans
People with rooftop solar panels got their power back almost immediately. The ‘entire neighborhood benefits,’ one resident said.
What to Know About Canada’s New Budget
The government of Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a program of big spending to spur Canada’s economy and reduce its dependence on the United States.
In Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa Brought ‘ Unprecedented Devastation’ U.N. Official says
Roads, infrastructure and the electricity grid were battered, and over one million people, a third of the population, were directly affected by the storm the official said.
Roundabouts in Keene Help Cut Emissions and Air Pollution
Despite its small stature, the city of Keene, has become an example of the safety and climate benefits of swapping traffic lights for roundabouts.