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Category: Infrastructure Management
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Ports Around the World are Vulnerable to Climate change
Ports around the world are vulnerable to extreme events because, by nature, port infrastructure is exposed to multiple elements.
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Are Plastic Roads Ready for Commercial Launch?
An article in the Asia Pacific Infrastructure magazine August-September issue features a plastic road, made from 70% recycled plastics.
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Extreme Temperatures Cause Asphalt to Release Harmful Emissions
A new study finds that increasing temperatures, during the hottest and sunniest periods, asphalt releases hazardous air pollutants.
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Low-Carbon Infrastructure and Carbon Neutrality Asset Managers Must Factor In
Asset managers need to include low carbon options, and carbon neutrality in the renewal, upgrading, and maintenance plans of infrastructure.
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Seven Strategies for Climate-resilient Infrastructure
These seven strategies for climate-resilient infrastructure were extracted from the work of leaders from across many sectors and disciplines.
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Adapting Water Infrastructure to Climate Uncertainties Using Incremental Approach
Using flexible infrastructure planning, developing countries like Kenya can adapt their infrastructures to climate change as one study shows.
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10 Climate Adaptation Case Studies in Europe
The European Climate Adaptation Platform has published a report that highlights 10 case studies on how Europe is adapting to climate change.
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How Sea-level Rise Can Cause Multi-Mechanism Flooding and Infrastructure Damage
Findings show that effective flood management strategies must consider sea-level induced flooding and urban infrastructure failure.
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Smooth Roads Lead to Emission Reductions
A new study reveals that maintenance of roads and highways can reduce greenhouse gas emission by 2%; a good climate change mitigation action.