Why Power Outages Are Becoming More Noticeable
Power outages are not new. But in many places, they are starting to feel more disruptive than they used to.…
Why Sidewalks Are Getting More Attention in City Planning
Sidewalks may seem like one of the simplest parts of a city, but they are starting to receive more attention…
Why Broadband Gaps Still Exist in Connected Countries
It is easy to assume that reliable internet is available everywhere in developed countries. In reality, that is not always…
Why Construction Materials Are Becoming a Bigger Part of Infrastructure Planning
When people think about infrastructure, they usually focus on what is being built. But more attention is now being paid…
Panama Asks China for Respect After Surge in Ship Detentions Linked to Ports Ruling
Panama’s top diplomat called on China to respect its sovereignty on Wednesday, directly linking a sharp rise in detentions of…
Why Roads Are Being Designed Differently in Growing Cities
Roads may seem like one of the most familiar types of infrastructure, but the way they are being designed is…
Why Ports Are Facing New Pressure from Changing Trade Patterns
Ports have always been a key part of global trade, but the way they are being used is starting to…
Why EV Charging Infrastructure Is Becoming a Planning Challenge
Electric vehicles are becoming more common, but building the infrastructure to support them is not as simple as adding more…
Brazilian Gas Distributors Warn Petrobras Could Raise Prices by 20% in May
Brazil’s natural gas distributors are bracing for a significant price hike. According to the industry group Abegas, state-run oil company…
How Satellites Are Changing Internet Access in Hard-to-Reach Places
Getting reliable internet is still a challenge in many parts of the world. In cities, fibre and mobile networks do…