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About 7 million buildings will be demolished and rebuilt earthquake-resistant in Turkey
A far-reaching plan to demolish some 7 million buildings -cited as earthquake hazards- and rebuild earthquake-resistant structures in their place began in 2012 in Turkey. The Urban Renewal Project wil...
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19 buildings demolished at once in Central China (video)
To make way for a new business district in the city of Wuhan (formerly known as Hankou) in Central China, 19 apartment buildings were demolished on Saturday, January 21. It was the largest building im...
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Washington employs LiDAR technology against landslide risk
Washington's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is making use of the best technology available to collect, analyze, and publicly distribute detailed information about the state's geology, through a...
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World’s longest cross-sea bridge has almost the length of a marathon
The Jiaozhou Bay Bridge in China, spanning 41.58 km (25.84 mi), holds the Guinness World Record for the longest bridge over water. Completed in 2011, the bridge connects the boomin...
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An off-grid demo village brings together various smart energy solutions
The Eilat-Eilot Off-Grid Hub village is located in Arava desert is South Israel The Eilat-Eilot Off-Grid Hub village is located in Arava desert is South Israel The Eilat-Eilot Off-Grid Hub village...
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India sets plan to create world’s longest river to reduce floods and droughts
Scientists warn about serious consequences on ecosystems and coastlines Scientists warn about serious consequences on ecosystems and coastlines In an attempt to boost water supply in states in nee...
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Vertical gardens in Mexico City to combat pollution
‘Via Verde’ project is turning the pillars of a busy motorway green ‘Via Verde’ project is turning the pillars of a busy motorway green In an effort to deal with high level...
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A South Pacific island now completely powered by Tesla solar panels
The American Samoa Island of Ta’u used to be entirely dependent on diesel power The American Samoa Island of Ta’u used to be entirely dependent on diesel power The remote American Samo...
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World’s first underwater floating tunnel could link up Norwegian cities
A new concept of tunnels might cross the country’s beautiful fjords A new concept of tunnels might cross the country’s beautiful fjords Norway’s Public Roads Administration (NPRA...
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Shopping Mall in Brazil recycles all food waste by growing vegetables on its roof
The vegetables are then harvested and distributed to the mall's employees The vegetables are then harvested and distributed to the mall's employees Since 2012, the Eldorado Shopping Mall in Sao P...
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