In the days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised to revitalize Germany’s military. Nearly two years on, major change has yet to be felt.
Tag: Infrastructure (Public Works)
Ukrainian Attack Cuts Power to Some Russian-Occupied Areas
The assault on energy infrastructure, a significant theater in the war, followed a large-scale Russian drone attack on Kyiv.
Life in Gaza City: Privation, Rationing and Desperate Fear
Mohammad Matar, a civil engineer, and his family have remained in the city even as Israeli ground forces continue their relentless assault.
Life in Gaza City: Privation, Rationing and Desperate Fear
Mohammad Matar, a civil engineer, and his family have remained in the city even as Israeli ground forces continue their relentless assault.
A Leaning Tower in Italy (Not Pisa) Becomes a Worry
City officials in Bologna have closed a city-center square as they study what to do about the Garisenda Tower. A solution could take years.
Energy Dept. Pours Billions Into Electric Grids
America’s electric grids may need to expand by two-thirds by 2035 to handle future growth in clean energy, the agency said. The nation isn’t on track.
As Winter Nears, Ukraine Braces for Attacks on Energy Grid
Russia targeted power systems last year and recent attacks suggest a return to that strategy, raising anxiety among Ukrainian civilians and officials.
Police Identify Victims and Seek Cause of Deadly Bus Crash Near Venice
More than 20 people were killed and several were in intensive care after a bus crashed through a guardrail and onto an empty street below.
Flood Threats Are Rising. Here’s Where People Are Moving Into Harm’s Way.
Rapid development along coasts and rivers has increased flood exposure worldwide, particularly in South and East Asia, a study found.
Libya Flooding Disaster Underlines the Country’s Corruption
Repair work was agreed but never finished and Derna paid the price. Experts say infrastructure projects have long been neglected, with officials focusing instead on lining their own pockets.