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Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

'The earthquake is inevitable, but the disaster is not' Lessons for California from Taiwan temblor

Taiwan's earthquake lessons for Southern California emphasize the importance of fault location, strong building codes, and disaster preparedness.
Retrofitting older buildings may be crucial in reducing damage from earthquakes. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Thousands more London homes are stalled amid fire safety uncertainty

Thousands of homes in London stalled due to uncertainty over new regulations for second staircases in tall buildings.
Housing Secretary Michael Gove is implementing new rules to enhance resident safety and aid firefighters during emergencies. [ more ]
The Mercury News
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Contra Costa County pauses all-electric building requirements, natural gas ban for new construction

Local governments in Contra Costa County and San Mateo County are pausing the enforcement of all-electric building codes due to legal uncertainties.
Ruling against Berkeley's natural gas ban is prompting cities to reconsider their approach to clean energy in new construction. [ more ]
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