Stories Tagged as
Infrastructure
Hurricane power outages: Why is the grid so vulnerable?
by
Scott Tong
Oct 7, 2016
More than a million customers have lost power in Hurricane Matthew's aftermath.
Haiti's infrastructure especially vulnerable as hurricane hits
by
Gigi Douban
Oct 4, 2016
The country is still trying to recover from an earthquake in 2010.
Where do infrastructure dollars produce the most gain?
by
Scott Tong
Sep 6, 2016
Different kinds of infrastructure produce different kinds of benefits.
Louisiana floods: a new normal?
by
Jed Kim
Aug 16, 2016
The flooding has been described as "historic" and "unprecedented." How long before it happens again?
States and cities don't invest in infrastructure
by
Scott Tong
Aug 9, 2016
Low interest rates aren't enough when local governments must pay pension and Medicaid costs.
The candidates agree: time to spend on infrastructure
by
Gigi Douban
Aug 2, 2016
Japan just announced a big infrastructure spending plan to kick-start its economy.
The Associated Press launches a new muni bond index
Aug 1, 2016
It's a competitive space, but the AP said it thinks there's a market for its product.
For public good, not for profit.
U.S. lags in infrastructure spending
Jun 20, 2016
Because of politics, China spends almost twice as much
A warning for parched China: a city runs out of water
by
Rob Schmitz
Apr 25, 2016
A city suddenly without water highlights northern China's water shortage.
One of the most powerful unknowns: The Bechtel Corporation
by
Molly Wood
Apr 7, 2016
Author Sally Denton discusses her new book, "The Profiteers: Bechtel and the Men Who Built the World."