Critical infrastructure

A severe winter snow drought has left snowpack levels far below normal across the American West in 2026.

This briefing paper presents key findings from a semi-quantitative climate risk assessment of Syria's electricity sector, intended to support the country's reconstruction efforts.

The study addresses growing disaster risks to infrastructure caused by climate change and extreme weather, which generate significant economic losses globally and in India.

2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption showed volcanic ash can trigger global transport and supply chain disruption beyond local damage, reshaping insurance BI/CBI thinking and driving new risk modelling.

New satellite-based research has identified signs of Ahmedabad land subsidence across parts of the city’s western and southern urban corridors, raising concerns over groundwater management, urban planning and the long-term resilience.

The rising temperatures in the Arctic, driven by human-caused climate change, have significant repercussions for the region’s peoples and ecosystems, with impacts extending far beyond the region.

Using LEGO-inspired interlocking concrete block systems and adapting them for structural housing purposes, Mr Mathavanyakam aims to significantly reduce building time, lower labour demands and decrease construction costs.

Air conditioning is increasingly the go-to when heatwaves strike. However, not only does this lead to more emissions, it also puts increasing strain on the electricity grid – even culminating in deadly blackouts.