This post discusses the impact of infrastructure on carbon emissions and emphasizes the necessity for low-carbon infrastructure.
Category: Climate Articles and News
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The Infrastructure Industry’s Role in Safeguarding the Environment and the People
The article highlights the role of the infrastructure industry and construction to safeguard the environment; covers climate adaptation and mitigation.
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Is Humanity’s Impact on Climate Irreversible?
According to The Economist, human activity has damaged the earth's climate and carbon cycle, which requires substantial efforts to reverse.
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Middle East States are Adopting Solar Power
Arab states are embracing renewable energy. Between 2008 to 2012, investments in solar energy has increased by 12 folds, the Economist article says.
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Climate Mitigation through Adopting a Low-Carbon Concrete Building Code
Marin County has adopted a low-carbon concrete building code as a model for climate mitigation for other towns and cities.
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Climate Change Makes Imperative the Building and Repairing of Infrastructure in the US
The MIT Technology Review article discussed the infrastructure issues that the United States is facing to withstand climate change. Building is imperative!
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Impacts of Climate Change to Transport Infrastructure
Transport infrastructure contributes to climate change, and is also affected by it, says Prof David Levinson of the University of Sydney.
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Building Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Climate Change Threats
Two articles on climate resilience. The importance of resilient infrastructure to meet climate change extreme events and climate adaptation approaches.
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How to Talk About Climate Change that Will Inspire Group Action
Researchers have created a brief guide, "How to Talk About Climate Change," outlining strategies for effective communication.
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Climate Change Conferences and Seminars Postponed due to COVID-19
We have a list of climate change conferences that have been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Stay tuned for updates.