In a country more accustomed to temperate weather, a brutal heat wave tested Britain’s infrastructure and forced millions to choose between a Stygian commute or a stifling home office.
Tag: Infrastructure (Public Works)
Luton Airport and London Tube Affected by U.K. Heat
Part of the tarmac at London’s Luton Airport had to be repaired after scorching temperatures caused a “surface defect.”
Luton Airport and London Tube Affected by U.K. Heat
Part of the tarmac at London’s Luton Airport had to be repaired after scorching temperatures caused a “surface defect.”
Biden Administration to Set Rules of the Road for Charging Electric Vehicles
Proposed regulations would require charging stations built with federal dollars to be located no more than 50 miles apart.
Lavish Projects and Meager Lives: The Two Faces of a Ruined Sri Lanka
A frenzy of building on borrowed money in the Rajapaksa family’s home district illustrates the hubris and mismanagement that led the country into economic collapse.
Russia’s War Has Been Brutal, but Putin Has Shown Some Restraint. Why?
Western officials are debating the Kremlin’s calculations in not trying harder to halt weapons shipments in Ukraine. Analysts wonder whether a bigger mobilization by Moscow is on the horizon.
Ukrainians Flood Village of Demydiv to Keep Russians at Bay
The waters that poured into Demydiv were one of many instances of Ukraine wreaking havoc on its own territory to slow Russia’s advance. Residents couldn’t be happier. “We saved Kyiv,” one said.
Biden Restores Climate to Environmental Law, Reversing Trump
A new rule requires agencies to analyze the climate impacts of proposed highways, pipelines and other projects, and gives local communities more input.
South Africa Floods: Death Toll Passes 250
The devastation fueled criticism that the government should have been better prepared for the weather after intense rain in 2017 and 2019.
Mexico’s New International Airport Is Not Quite Ready for Takeoff
Mexico’s president inaugurated the first of a series of long-promised infrastructure projects — possibly a little too soon.