Researchers have developed a high-resolution equity-based metric to prioritize infrastructure interventions, addressing the need for equitable resource distribution.
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This research examines the European Union AI Act, revealing its environmental shortcomings and proposing pathways for integrating sustainability into AI regulation.
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Researchers explore triple-frequency signals from GPS, Galileo, and BeiDou to enhance precise point positioning (PPP).
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Researchers reveal the persistent impacts of hurricanes on economic recovery in the southern US using nighttime light data.
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A trade-off framework shows how riparian willow forests can support flood protection while maintaining biodiversity in delta landscapes. This study examines how different willow forest management strategies influence both wave attenuation and ecological value. By combining field measurements, ecological indicators and modelling, the research evaluates how riparian forests can contribute to hybrid flood defence systems
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From Constraints to Adaptation: Lock-Ins in the Dutch Energy Transition This study examines socio-technical lock-ins in energy transitions, demonstrating how material, institutional, and behavioral constraints can prompt adaptive responses in distribution system operators, promoting flexibility and inter-actor collaboration to manage grid congestion and advance decarbonization in the Netherlands’ evolving energy infrastructure. Grid Congestion Challenges in
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This study analyzes macroplastic deposition on river floodplains across 14 events, including five floods, along Dutch rivers, demonstrating higher deposition during severe floods and varying mechanisms based on flood type, offering valuable data for addressing riverine plastic pollution in environmental management. Understanding Macroplastic Pollution in Rivers Macroplastic pollution, plastic items larger than 5 mm, poses
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This research develops a Work Breakdown Structure and construction process framework for hybrid 3D-printed modular buildings, combining 3D concrete printing with precast techniques to improve precision, reduce material waste, and integrate automation, providing a structured approach for planning and executing construction projects. Construction Challenges and the Role of Hybrid Approaches The construction industry contributes approximately
Unveiling Fire Effects on Tunnels: A Detailed Examination of Nonlinear Finite Element Strategies That Simulate Thermo-Mechanical Responses, Validating Models Against Large-Scale Tests to Inform Structural Assessments and Improve Design Practices in Reinforced Concrete Infrastructure – Essential Insights for Engineers. Addressing Tunnel Fire Risks: Significance for Structural Design Tunnel fires, although infrequent, can lead to significant
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Probabilistic Assessment Reveals Escalating Damages from Rising Sea Levels This study evaluates coastal flood impacts on European road and rail networks across global warming scenarios, projecting baseline annual damages of €519 million rising potentially to €1,090 million at 4°C, with greater affected lengths for roads but higher costs for rails, signaling needs for targeted adaptation
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