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Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 hours ago

Antioch's $160 million desalination plant begins operation in bid to boost city water supply

Antioch commissioned a $160 million brackish water desalination plant supplying up to 40% of city drinking water by treating about 6 million gallons daily.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
6 hours ago

There isn't an AI bubble-there are three

AI shows multiple concurrent bubbles, notably a speculative asset bubble with sky-high valuations and an infrastructure bubble driven by massive capacity investments.
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

Tillman Fiber Commits $100M for Open-Access Network in Miami-Dade County

According to the company's announcement, the new network will deliver enhanced speeds, improved storm resilience, and expanded economic opportunities to residents across Miami-Dade County. Tillman Fiber's 100% fiber network is engineered with storm-resistant design features, intended to address Miami-Dade's unique vulnerability to severe weather events that can disrupt broadband services. Construction on the new network started in June 2025 and will proceed in phases, allowing customers to access services as network segments come online.
US news
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

East Bay MUD adopts new UV light technology to combat water quality threats

EBMUD added a $325 million Orinda plant annex using ultraviolet disinfection as the primary method to reduce chlorine byproducts and protect against rising organic matter and pathogens.
#fiber-optic
more#fiber-optic
France news
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

"Green Growth": Promise of Opportunity or Regulatory Nightmare?

France's Loi Industrie Verte redirects savings into green investments, mobilizing €67 billion and targeting SMEs and long-duration infrastructure to support decarbonization and industrial renewal.
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Letters: Let's invest in the Bay Area's greatest asset: nature

Protect and invest in natural lands like Coyote Valley as essential climate-resilience infrastructure that buffers disasters, supports water, food, biodiversity, and equity.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Balfour Beatty chief urges Reeves to rethink non-dom tax changes to boost UK investment

Quinn warned that the abolition of the non-dom tax status has deterred wealthy investors, limiting funding for significant infrastructure projects in the UK.
UK news
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis drops out of governor's race, pivots to run for treasurer

Kounalakis shifts focus from governor's race to run for state treasurer, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and infrastructure investment.
Silicon Valley
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago

PG&E Partnership Fuels San Jose Data Center Boom and Job Surge

San Jose's alliance with PG&E enhances its electrical grid to meet data center power demands, significantly boosting economic and technological growth.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany updates: Huge turnout for Berlin Pride march DW 07/26/2025

Berlin Pride parade gathers hundreds of thousands of revelers, with heightened police security.
#data-centers
fromFortune Asia
1 month ago
Tech industry

Data centers guzzle huge amounts of power-and that might end up supercharging investment in renewable energy, executives argue

fromFortune Asia
1 month ago
Tech industry

Data centers guzzle huge amounts of power-and that might end up supercharging investment in renewable energy, executives argue

more#data-centers
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Ofwat to be abolished, minister confirms in overhaul of UK's broken' water industry

The water sector in the UK faces significant issues, including pollution and financial strain on households, due to poor regulation and prioritization of shareholder payouts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New powerful' water regulator to replace failed' Ofwat in drive to reset' sector

Cunliffe's review suggested a new regulator, with powers to direct, or take control of, failing water firms, addressing the ongoing issues in the water sector.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Budget will focus on infrastructure not cost-of-living supports, Taoiseach says as he admits 30pc US tariffs would lead to job cuts

Mary Lou McDonald stated that "the deficit in infrastructure is on you," emphasizing the critical need for a cost of living package within the Budget, highlighting rising costs including home heating oil and rents.
Miscellaneous
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Will Germany's military spending bring economic growth? DW 07/04/2025

Germany's parliament approved significant infrastructure and defense spending to prepare for military readiness.
Germany news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Deutsche Bahn train hits 405 km/h without falling to bits

Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility have reached a milestone of 405 km/h in train speed, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure investment.
DC food
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Greenlight Networks Investing $100M in Baltimore Fiber

Greenlight Networks is investing $100 million to provide fiber internet to Baltimore, aiming to serve local neighborhoods with high-speed access.
Silicon Valley
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Local Fiber Investment Leads to Top Honors: Speed Report

Infrastructure investments in local markets yield competitive broadband landscapes.
Chattanooga, Tennessee, leads the nation in internet speed with 17,141 Mbps.
Salt Lake City offers high-speed internet access but many residents prefer not to pay for it.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Reeves to set out spending plans up to next election

Rachel Reeves is set to outline a spending review prioritizing the NHS and defense while some departments may face cuts.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Plans to fix Bexley schools crumbling due to RAAC and asbestos

This welcome funding is an investment in Bexleyheath and Crayford, and an investment in our children and their future. Showing them their education matters, their futures matter.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

NHS to get up to 30 billion as other services squeezed in spending review

The Independent focuses on delivering factual reporting on crucial topics like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing the importance of trustworthy journalism.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Rachel Reeves looks to spending review to shift focus from welfare cuts

Reeves aims to stimulate UK economy through increased infrastructure investment, despite concerns over slow electoral benefit.
Alternative transportation
fromBusline News
3 months ago

APTA Statement On President Trump's FY 2026 Budget Request For Public Transit And Passenger Rail - Busline News

Significant federal investment in public transit and passenger rail will strengthen the economy and improve infrastructure.
New York City
fromFingerlakes1.com
3 months ago

Hochul launches Erie Canal bicentennial season with $50M investment | Fingerlakes1.com

Governor Hochul announces $50 million investment for Erie Canal's bicentennial season to enhance infrastructure and boost local economies.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Reeves to plough tens of billions into red wall seats as Labour bid to see off Farage

The Independent emphasizes the necessity for accessible journalism to effectively cover critical issues in the U.S.
Labour aims to invest significantly in red wall areas to combat the rise of Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

BGE Completes IIJA-Funded Middle-Mile Fiber Route

This milestone represents more than just fiber in the ground - it's about the lives we can touch and the communities we can empower, said Sonya Harbaugh, director of Strategy at BGE.
Media industry
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago

GSMA calls for governments to prioritise affordable mobile spectrum | Computer Weekly

GSMA warns that stagnant spectrum prices create financial strain on mobile network operators, hindering their infrastructure investments amidst decreasing consumer revenues.
#germany
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Germany politics

Germany's massive spending spree: How will the EU react? DW 05/13/2025

Germany plans to invest 1 trillion in defense and infrastructure, signaling a departure from fiscal restraint amidst EU fiscal rule concerns.
Germany politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Germany Is Falling Apart (Literally). Here's How the New Government Might Fix It.

Germany's new government plans to borrow 500 billion euros for infrastructure investment after lifting constitutional spending limits.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germany's massive spending spree: How will the EU react? DW 05/13/2025

Germany plans to invest 1 trillion in defense and infrastructure, signaling a departure from fiscal restraint amidst EU fiscal rule concerns.
Germany politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Germany Is Falling Apart (Literally). Here's How the New Government Might Fix It.

Germany's new government plans to borrow 500 billion euros for infrastructure investment after lifting constitutional spending limits.
more#germany
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

The Riskiest Places China Is Investing In

China has invested over $950 billion in global infrastructure since 2013, focusing heavily on politically unstable regions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Really a mess': America's air traffic control system suffering from years of neglect

"Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty felt traumatized following recent communication failures, highlighting the dire state of the US air traffic system and its staffing issues."
NYC politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Guardian view on Labour's pension reforms: building on flawed foundations | Editorial

Rachel Reeves advocates for UK pension funds to invest in local infrastructure, addressing both retirement savings and economic regeneration.
London startup
fromTearsheet
4 months ago

Venture capital and fintech are changing ft. Ryan Falvey

Innovation is crucial for separating industry leaders from laggards in finance.
Investments are shifting from consumer apps to foundational financial infrastructure.
London
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago

Kingston Council taps Boldyn to improve digital infrastructure | Computer Weekly

Kingston Council is partnering with Boldyn Networks to enhance digital connectivity in Kingston and Surbiton, aimed at boosting local services and safety.
Venture
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

Visionary Broadband Rebrands Aristata Communications, Upgrades Service in Colorado

Visionary Broadband has successfully rebranded Aristata Communications, enhancing internet services in rural Colorado.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Canada's PM Carney plans for stronger defence, broader trade amid US rift

Carney's campaign focuses on military and infrastructure investment while cutting taxes and spending amid tensions with the US.
Renovation
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

HUD's green retrofit program funds must be unfrozen, judge rules

The court ruled that federal agencies cannot indefinitely freeze funding from the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Tech industry
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago

Windstream, Ciena boost 400G network capacity in Southeast US | Computer Weekly

Windstream Wholesale is enhancing its infrastructure between Houston and Tallahassee to meet growing high-speed connectivity demands.
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