Tag: urban resilience
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Euston puddle woes spark calls for fix as Londoners wade to trains
Londoners frustrated as Euston puddle returns after rain Residents and commuters in central London are once again facing a soggy commute after heavy rainfall swells a large, long-standing puddle outside Euston Station. Locally dubbed the “Euston puddle,” the water collects at the junction of Upper Woburn Place and Euston Road, creating a frequent obstacle for…
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Prince William Praises Rio’s Climate Drive on Brazil Visit
Prince William Praises Rio’s Climate Drive During Brazil Visit Prince William arrived in Brazil for a climate-focused trip that aimed to spotlight urban resilience, sustainable development, and the social dimension of climate action. Coming at a time of heightened security concerns in Rio de Janeiro, the royal schedule balanced ceremonial duties with visits to projects…
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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…