Construction News
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To engineer sustainable cities, engineer social behaviourEnergy efficiency and responsible investment go hand-in-hand to lighten a city's environmental footprint and slow climate change. But consumers must bridge the gap between design and implementation, said experts at a recent forum in Singapore. -
Malaysian state chief: Highway construction must not destroy forestA coalition of local NGOs and scientific organisations applauded the announcement, saying that it could usher in a new era of collaboration between the government and civil society to look out for Sabah’s people and forests.
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Investors fear to tread risky path towards building a greener worldWinning trillions of dollars for low-carbon, climate-resilient infrastructure requires better understanding of its benefits and risks. -
Can Qatar's low-carbon city show a greener Middle East future?Gas-rich Qatar emits more carbon dioxide per person than any country in the world—but a new urban district is experimenting with lower-emission living.
Construction Opinion
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What do cities for the people look like?– Overcrowded, dirty, and disorderly cities undermine residents’ health as much as their happiness. With urbanisation occurring at an unprecedented rate, there is an urgent need for careful planning, collaboration, communication, and consensus. -
Can solar diplomacy green the Belt and Road?– Experience from China's own solar sector could help it deliver a sustainable transition in Belt and Road countries, writes Brian Eyler. -
Suing the World Bank Group to save its mission– Indian farmers and fishermen are suing the World Bank Group over the environmental and health impacts of a coal-fired power plant project.
Videos
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As climate risks surge, flood barriers rise in Britain– The risks of tidal flooding are worsening across much of Britain—and that is leading to more protective barriers being put in place.
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Shear innovation: How sheep wool insulation is keeping Mongolians warm– Mongolia's punishing winters see temperatures falling to 30 degrees below zero, making home insulation a must-have. Here's how an EU-funded initiative is providing an alternative to imported and unsustainable materials that Mongolians use today.
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Tesla expands clean energy vision with solar roof tiles– From electric cars to long-lasting storage batteries to solar roof tiles, Tesla's Elon Musk is moving towards realising his dream of selling a fossil fuel-free lifestyle to consumers.
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One high speed rail, eight new cities: A new plan for Australia's growing population– In a bid to ease population pressure on Sydney and Melbourne and revive regional economies, an ambitious private sector plan aims to build eight new cities in inland Australia and connect them with a high speed rail—all without a cent of public money.
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