Boris vows to fix London's roads and build new Thames tunnel

Boris Johnson today promised to fix London's roads if he is re-elected Mayor - and build a new Thames crossing within ten years. In his first firm pledge in the battle for City Hall, he vowed to plough millions...

Future growth for the UK Depends on investment in infrastructure

Long overdue action to get our roads, rail, ports, energy and housing infrastructure up to scratch will  have a significant multiplier effect on the economy. A report by Arup and the RAC Foundation indicates...

Roads in Paris region freeze over after heavy snowfall

" Snow and ice have paralysed much of the region around the French capital Paris, stranding thousands of motorists and air passengers for the night. Interior Minister Brice Hortefeux asked drivers to leave their...

Infrastructure in India: A Personal Experience

I am William Watt, a student journalist and visual communications major living in Goa, India for the summer. I recently had a personal experience that helped me more clearly realize the importance of proper Infrastructure in developing countries. A week ago I was involved in...

Snow brings travel chaos to the UK

Un-gritted highways and heavy snowfall bring England's roads to a halt. Some drivers in Berkshire were stranded for more than 8 hours.

Snow brings travel chaos to the UK

Heavy snow and un-gritted highways have brought England's roads to a halt. Some drivers in Berkshire were stranded for over 8 hours and many cars have been abandoned overnight. 

Oklahoma floods close roads and restrict travel

Oklahoma has been hit by heavy rains, and have caused the northeastern part of the state to flood, closing roads and restricting travel. Highway 66 has been shut down near Claremore, and the roads and major...

Spend more on trees and less on roads - advisors to UK Government

" Spend more on trees and less on roads - advisors to Government Bodies set up to advise Government on the built and natural environment are calling for a shift in emphasis on public spend, with more cash needed for green spaces and urban tree planting. " This is...

President Obama Sharpens Message on Budget Priorities

In his weekly address, President Barack Obama has announced that in the coming weeks, he will continue to focus on the core principles of his budget such as, cutting the deficit in half by the end of his first...

New Orleans NOW

New Orleans NOW: For the very first timeAugust 29th, 2009 is  the 4th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastating visit to New Orleans. Perusing CNN's online coverage I was intrigued by, "New...

ContainR : Solarpowered Mobile Cinema

My friends are doing this project. They've curated a programme of sports art films and are screening them in a custom built solar powered mobile cinema made from reconstituted shipping containers. It will be located...

Washington declares a state of emergency in wake of floods

The state of Washington has declared a state of emergency in the wake of floods that have hit the area in the last week. Due to the heavy dump of snow followed by the rapid melting, the rivers in the area are not...

Ontario Police Launch Holiday R.I.D.E. Blitz

Ontario Provincial Police have kicked off their annual five-week holiday RIDE program on Ontario highways and roads. Here's a little trivia:  The R.I.D.E. program was first started in 1977, and originally...

Women taxi drivers to take on Delhi roads

Indian capital New Delhi is among the worst crime-infested cities in the world and most of the victims are the women. With Delhi's pathetic public transport system commuting in evening hours is harrowing experience for the women. To overcome the woes of women commuters a...

Brazil Flood Death toll rises to 65, 17 missing

Due to heavy rainfall that started on Friday in Brazil have under watered 80% of the towns. Roads blocked into four towns where people had no electricity. Federal officials offered cargo planes to help fly...

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