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The Thirsty Dragon: The New Great Wall – China’s 2,700-Mile Water Transfer Mega Project
January 2nd, 2025

Via Interesting Engineering, a report on China’s South-North Water Transfer project spans 2,700 miles and costs $70 billion: Throughout history, China has reshaped its geography to meet its growing needs. And now, it is undertaking what may be the largest infrastructure project ever, the South-North Water Transfer Project. This ambitious initiative aims to redistribute billions […]

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The Rivers Run Dry and the Lights Go Out: A Warming Nation’s Doom Loop
January 1st, 2025

Courtesy of the New York Times, a report on how an extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up to 14 hours. Some fear this is the beginning of a larger global crisis: Just a decade ago, the small, resource-rich nation of Ecuador was embarking on a bold transition […]

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