Beijing has often addressed economic troubles by boosting spending on infrastructure and real estate, but now heavy debt loads make that a hard playbook to follow.
Tag: Infrastructure (Public Works)
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In France, Some Public Pools Are Victims of Budget Woes
As temperatures rise, a vast but aging system is feeling the strains of rising energy costs, increasing water scarcity and mounting pressure on public budgets.
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Hawaiian Electric Draws Scrutiny in Search for What Sparked Maui Wildfire
The main utility serving Hawaii did not pre-emptively shut off power before high winds reached Maui, and power lines fell in the windstorm.
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U.S. Hunts Chinese Malware That Could Disrupt American Military Operations
American intelligence officials believe the malware could give China the power to disrupt or slow American deployments or resupply operations, including during a Chinese move against Taiwan.
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In Texas Border Towns, a ‘Dangerous Combination’ of Heat and Water Cutoffs
Trying to keep cool during a record-setting summer is a social divide for residents of low-income colonias, where running water can be in short supply.