Tuesday, December 24, 2024

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Coal use to reach new peak – and remain at near-record levels for years [The Guardian]

"The world’s coal use is expected to reach a fresh high of 8.7bn tonnes this year, and remain at near-record levels for years as a result of a global gas crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine."

How New York Penn Station Handles 500,000+ Passengers a Day

A lot goes on behind the scenes for the morning and evening commutes.

New Hope-Lambertville Bridge To Close For 2 Weeks In January [MSN/Patch]

"The full bridge [closure] will take place from Jan. 13 to about Jan. 27. The shutdown is needed so work crews can permanently repair a deteriorated structural connection that was discovered this summer in the bridge’s second span from the Pennsylvania side."

George Washington Bridge and New Jersey 1940s in color 

Check out this vintage, colorized footage of the George Washington Bridge and parts of North Jersey from the 1940s.

Hydrogen Fuel for Shipping and Logistics in New Jersey: Sailing to a Sustainable Future

Global shipping is responsible for about 3% of annual CO2 emissions. The industry's reliance on heavy fuel oil contributes significantly to climate change, air...

Why Germany’s Economy, Once a Leader in Europe, Is Now in Crisis [New York Times]

"Germany, Europe’s largest economy, has not seen significant growth in the past two years. On Friday, the economy recorded 0.1 percent growth from July...

Fenwick Island Bridge Replacement Project Delayed [WBOC]

"According to DelDOT, a delay with the National Environmental Policy Act process due to tidal and navigation issues caused the project’s expected completion date to be pushed back. The bridge’s replacement was initially planned for Spring 2025, but is now expected to commence in early 2026."

Energy Resilience in Healthcare: Mission Critical

Modern healthcare facilities depend upon reliable energy. During natural disasters and power outages, keeping a healthcare facility powered is mission critical. In September 2024, hospitals...

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