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17% carbon emissions reduction during COVID-19 lockdown
According to a new study, global carbon emissions have been reduced by 17% during the lockdown followed by the COVID-19 outburst. The coronavirus pandemic was diagnosed in late 2019 and became an e...
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At least 50% timber or natural materials will be used in French public structures
According to Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, all future public buildings will be constructed using at least 50% timber or other natural materials. The AFP (Agence France-Presse), an...
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Release of Environmental Engineering for the 21st Century: Addressing Grand Challenges
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a new report on Environmental Engineering for the 21st Century. The crucial role for environmental engineers during this peri...
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Urban floods: A major issue in the U.S.
Floods triggered by intense storms cause major problems in urban environments. New research (full report attached) by scientists from Texas A&M University and the University of Maryland shows t...
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A method to deal with urban storm flooding
Researchers from MIT claim that engineered green spaces can capture and purify water from storms contributing in flooding problem treatment. Due to climate change, weather conditions have altered a...
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