Tag: building codes
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After the Swiss Alps tragedy: a look at America’s most devastating nightclub and bar fires
Introduction: tragic reminders from crowded venues The deadly blaze in the Swiss Alps on New Year’s Eve spotlighted how quickly a packed bar or nightclub can become a scene of chaos and tragedy. While that incident shook Europe, it also prompted a sober look at similar disasters in the United States. Over the past few…
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Slow Efficiency Progress is a Wasted Opportunity
Why energy efficiency is the fastest path to progress Governments around the world recognize that reliable, affordable energy is essential for modern life. Yet the fastest and most cost-effective route to a secure energy future is not building more power plants, but using the energy we already have more wisely. Energy efficiency is often described…
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Slow Efficiency Progress: A Wasted Opportunity for Global Energy Security
Why Efficiency Is the Low-Hanging Fruit of Energy Policy Energy efficiency is often described as the quickest and most cost-effective way to improve energy security, reduce bills, and lower emissions. Yet progress can be frustratingly slow. When governments miss efficiency targets, they miss a critical opportunity to strengthen the reliability of power systems, cut household…
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Make Every Filipino Home Safe and Secure from Disasters
Introduction: A Call to Safer Homes for a Resilient Nation Every Filipino home deserves protection from the growing threat of earthquakes, floods, and other natural hazards. The recent doublet earthquake in Davao Oriental, followed by record-breaking active disaster events, underscores the urgency of a comprehensive approach to disaster risk reduction. International Disaster Risk Reduction Day…
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Cebu Earthquake Sparks Push for Philippine Building Act to Strengthen Safety Standards
Cebu Quake Highlights Urgent Need for a Modern Building Act The 6.9-magnitude earthquake that rocked Cebu and neighboring provinces on September 30 has become a rallying point for lawmakers who argue that the Philippines needs a modern, comprehensive building code. Surigao del Sur 1st district Rep. Romeo Momo Sr. has renewed his call for the…
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Cebu Quake Sparks Push for Philippine Building Act: A Wake-Up Call for Safer Buildings
Introduction: A Wake-Up Call from Cebu The magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu and nearby provinces at the end of September has reignited a long-running push for the Philippines to adopt a comprehensive building framework. Surigao del Sur Representative Romeo Momo Sr. labelled the event a “wake-up call” to finally pass the Philippine Building Act…