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News on Climate Change
How climate change is affecting the safety of bridges
A new study, recently published in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Journal of Bridge Engineering, evaluates the impact of climate change on the safety of bridge construct...
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New satellite mission will enable better flood prediction modeling
According to a recent study, a new satellite, set to launch in 2021, will offer a better understanding of the earth's water surface elevation enabling better flooding prediction modeling. Extreme f...
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The surprising effect of greenhouse gas in lakes
According to a new study, the effects of greenhouse gases are different than anticipated in lakes. Researchers from the University of Montreal and the University of Basil investigated the impact of...
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Climate change brings new challenges in road surfaces
According to a new study, the thickness of asphalt layers should increase by 7% to 32% in order to maintain long-term durability and serviceability. Researchers at the University of New H...
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Tourists in Iceland escape glacier collapse
Tourists in Iceland had to get to higher ground when a glacier collapse triggered a massive wave. Tourists in Iceland had to get to higher ground when a glacier collapse triggered a massive wave. R...
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