infrastructure

tram in Kolkata with dancers
Infrastructure
India’s tramway turned 150. But it’s on its last legs.
No Tap or Toilet: Over One Million Americans Lack Access to Running Water
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Recover, Rebuild: Updating Our Communities for a New Climate Reality
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As Detroit Schools Shut Down Water Over Lead Concerns, Contamination Points to a National Crisis
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Mexico City
Environment
When disaster hits home: The Mexico City quake one month on
Oroville Dam
Technology
Does a ‘green spot’ signal trouble for California’s massive Oroville Dam?
People walk along the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Jerash
Science
Seawater in the pores? It’s what made Roman concrete great.
Acela Train
Development
The US needs a major expansion of public infrastructure, says this former presidential candidate
An Amtrak passenger train makes its way along the coastline
Economics
President Trump, why are you cutting rail service to rural towns that helped get you elected?
The moon over Earth, as seen from the GOES-16 satellite
Technology
Satellites are destined to become space junk. But in the future, we may be able to retool them.
Stockholm's highly-efficient subway system. Trains are known for running frequently and on time. They have large ridership but are not overly crowded because of the frequency of the trains.
Economics
US transportation is so far behind Sweden’s it’s not even funny
Activist Engineers: The Solution to America’s Water Crisis?
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How Innovative Problem Solving Keeps You Safe
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A magnetically levitating (maglev) train operated by Central Japan Railway
Economics
How to bring high-speed trains to the US
Protesters march through São Paulo recently demanding equitable distribution of water throughout São Paulo state. Unofficial rationing has brought frequent water outages to neighborhoods throughout the Brazilian megalopolis of 20 million people.
Environment
São Paulo residents demand their city take a new attitude about water
PA gas pipeline
Environment
A proposed Ohio gas pipeline is raising safety and property rights concerns for landowners in Ohio
The Alberta Tar Sands in Canada. The Keystone Pipeline, which is designed to carry tar sands oil from Canada to the Gulf Coast has become a huge political issue. President Obama has said he will veto recent Congressional legislation approving the pipeline
Environment
Even with a GOP Congress, here’s how a lame-duck Obama can help the environment
The Keystone Oil Pipeline is pictured under construction in North Dakota.
Environment
A decision on the controversial Keystone XL pipeline is almost here
A teacher in Kolkata conducts a lesson during a particularly bad power outage that swept across India in July, 2012.
Development
In India, reliable electricity is no guarantee
Global Politics
Obama holds national infrastructure meeting
Superstorm Sandy
Environment
A new report from the US government shows how the impacts of climate change are already harming the US
A hostess waits for participants at the Stiletto Run in Constanta, 155 miles east of Bucharest
Development & Education
In one Colombian town, women say no sex until their demands are met
Oil and Honey
Photo: REUTERS/Stringer
Environment
Mexico Battered by One-two Tropical Storm Punch
Global Politics
In Germany, Asylum Seekers Demand Same Rights as new Syrian Arrivals
Conflict & Justice
Syrian Conflict Reaches Grim Milestone: Two Million Refugees and Counting
Global Politics
South Sudan: A Young Nation on a Razor’s Edge
students praying at madrassa
Development & Education
The Madrassa Myth: in Pakistan, Public Schools may be the Problem
Global Politics
Behind the Egyptian Crisis: Resource Stress?
Development & Education
North Korea’s Planned Ski Resort Takes A Fall
Health & Medicine
Part I: Rethinking the Model Family
Health & Medicine
Promoting Brown Rice to Fight Diabetes in Cambodia
Environment
Pipelines and oil trains provide different risks, rewards
Environment
Photographer says even State Department doesn’t know route of Keystone pipeline
Environment
Canadian oil company seeks to expand pipelines other than Keystone XL
Environment
British Columbia rejects oil pipeline, casting Keystone in new light
Environment
Obama travels to Cushing, Okla., to announce his support for part of Keystone XL pipeline
Environment
TransCanada seizing private land in Texas for pipeline, claims eminent domain
Environment
VIDEO: With Keystone pipeline project halted, China looks to Canada
Business, Economics and Jobs
Economist discusses jobs lost — or delayed — by denial of Keystone XL pipeline permit
Environment
Obama administration rejects permit for Keystone XL Pipeline
Global Politics
Over 1,200 protesters of oil pipeline arrested at White House
Environment
Oil pipeline from Canada could be election issue for Obama
Environment
Debate over oil pipeline running from Canada to Texas
Conflict & Justice
Influx of Syrian Refugees Causing Tension in Lebanon Prompting New Curfews
Mystery Route For Keystone XL
Environment
Reflecting on India’s Monsoon Rains
Conflict & Justice
Calgary, Alberta Mounts Massive Flood Cleanup
Arts, Culture & Media
Troops in Afghanistan to Get Only Two Hot Meals a Day
Conflict & Justice
Egypt’s Police: Once Brutal, Now Mostly Missing from the Streets
Arts, Culture & Media
Afghanistan’s ‘Little America’ Experiment: ‘Mad Men in the Mud’
Conflict & Justice
Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, New York: A medical melting pot
Global Politics
Survivor Found in Collapsed Bangladesh Building After 17 Days
Preaching for Keystone
Conflict & Justice
Emergency Preparedness in American Cities Since 9/11
Conflict & Justice
What’s in North Korea’s Military Arsenal?
Arkansas Oil Spill Raises New Keystone Questions
Development & Education
Rio’s Sports Stadium Closed for Urgent Repairs
Keystone XL Pipeline Report
Arts, Culture & Media
Extended Use: Europe’s Old Churches Finding New Life as Starbucks, Circus School