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New York City's major power line goes offline for the second time this July

The $6 billion transmission system that was designed to bring Canadian hydropower to New York City has been shut down a second time in the last month. This disrupted a clean energy project that was meant to reduce New York City's dependence on dirty fossil fuel generators. The 1,250 megawatt Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission line (CHPE) can provide up to 20% New York City electricity. Hydro-Quebec announced on Monday that the transmission line is offline because of a cable problem. Hydro-Quebec and private-equity company Blackstone Inc. developed the project. New York ISO's data, which controls the flow of electricity
Passenger Transportation Services

Sources say that Riyadh Air is looking at ordering 25-30 Boeing 787s as well as more Airbus.
Hapag-Lloyd's outlook for the year is raised on the back of strong demand and freight rates

Hapag-Lloyd, the German'shipping company', raised its financial -year outlook on Monday. It cited strong market -demand and positive freight rate developments. Hapag-Lloyd now expects its earnings before interest tax, depreciation, and amortisation for the full fiscal year to range from $2.7 billion to $3.7 billion. This is up from the previous forecast of between $1.1 billion to $3.1 billion. The company has also increased its group's?earnings prior to interest and taxes (EBIT), for the year, to a range of $100 million to $1 billion. The forecast was subject to high uncertainty due to the volatility of freight rates, as well
Transportation

US lawmakers debate whether to end twice-yearly clock switching
Canada's Oil Sands Alliance signs agreement to advance Pathways Carbon Capture and Storage Project

The Oil Sands Alliance, the Alberta government and the federal government of Canada announced on Monday that they had reached an agreement for the 'Pathways carbon capture and storage 'Project. This was a condition set by the government to'move forward with the new West Coast oil pipe. The Oil Sands Alliance said that the Pathways Project, when operational, will be able to transport and safely store approximately 6 million metric tonnes of CO2 per year by the mid-2030s. Early July, Canada announced plans to build a pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific Coast. This would allow the fourth largest oil
Transport Infrastructure

First time in Brazil, container ship is refueled with ethanol

The container carrier, operated by CMA CGM, refuelled?with the ethanol during a port stop in Santos, Brazil. This is the first time this type of fuel has been used to move the engines of deep-sea vessels in Brazil. CMA CGM IRON received 650,000 liters anhydrous alcohol from Brazilian ethanol and Sugar merchant Copersucar in a refueling service provided by Danish marine services group Bunker One. The CMA vessel, one of the 12 vessels operated by the group, is equipped with a trifuel engine. This engine can run on any combination of bunker fuels or methanol. The CMA vessel is a
UN shipping agency opposes any fees in the straits after Trump plans Hormuz fee

Poland and Baltics look to protect energy assets after undersea cable cuts

The Baltic states are working with Poland to protect the energy facilities they need as they decouple their power grids from Russia, Lithuania's energy minister told Reuters, following damage to undersea cable televisions in the area. Polish and baltic state-run power grid operators are working on an arrangement to guarantee the smooth running of the decoupled system, and how to repair it if needed, Zygimantas Vaiciunas said in an interview...

Transport Infrastructure

Palm Beach Airport, Florida -- the home of Trump's resort in Palm Beach -- is named after him

Palm Beach Airport in Florida renamed after President Donald Trump, the latest of a number of institutions, government programs and warships that have adopted the Republican identity. The renaming of Palm Beach International Airport as President Donald J. Trump International Airport is a public nod to the Republican Leader's popularity in Florida, where his lavish Mar-a-Lago Resort is located. Eric Trump, Trump's son, said in an exclusive interview with Fox News that "I don't believe there's anyone more synonymous with Palm Beach in Florida than Donald Trump." Since Trump?took over the White House for a second term last year, his...

Maguire: The next big thing in climate adaptation isn't going to be solar panels, but asphalt.

The latest heatwave in Europe was a painful reminder that climate change is not just about cutting emissions. Temperatures in parts of Western Europe reached 40 degrees Celsius, or 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Roads buckled, rail tracks warped and traffic lights malfunctioned. Transport operators also imposed speed restrictions or cancelled services. According to the U.N. Economic Commission for Europe, transport infrastructure in the region is more exposed to thermal stress and deformation of rails as heat extremes increase. Decarbonisation has dominated Europe's narrative on infrastructure spending for years. Investors have focused on windmills, solar panels and electric vehicles. A different infrastructure...

The U.S. has said that companies must take steps to prevent self-driving cars from interfering with emergency vehicles.

The head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the United States said that companies offering self-driving cars must address a "clear trend" of driverless cars interfering with first responders and law enforcement. Jonathan Morrison, the head of the U.S. Vehicle Regulatory Agency, wrote in a letter addressed to the industry, that NHTSA had documented numerous instances where AVs drove into emergency scenes and other incidents, when they "blocked ambulances and firefighter's paths, or failed to recognize basic safety conditions such as flashing lights and flares, smoke and?fire and traffic cones." In a letter to the industry, Jonathan Morrison,...

Sources say that some war insurers recommend shipowners stop Hormuz voyages following attacks.

Insurance industry sources reported that some war underwriters advised shipping companies to pause voyages across the Strait of Hormuz, while others were reviewing their policies after renewed vessel attacks threatened a return to war between Iran and the United States. Washington revoked a license allowing Iran oil sales and launched overnight strikes against Iranian targets after the attacks on Tuesday on three tankers on the crucial waterway. Donald Trump announced on Wednesday, that the interim agreement to end "the war with Iran" was "over". U.S. troops were expected to launch new attacks on Wednesday night in response to Iranian attacks...

Maguire: The next big thing in climate adaptation isn't going to be solar panels, but asphalt.

The latest heatwave in Europe was a painful reminder that climate change is not just about cutting emissions. Temperatures in western Europe soared to over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Roads buckled, rails warped, traffic signals malfunctioned, and transport operators implemented speed limits or cancelled services. According to the U.N. Economic Commission for Europe, transport infrastructure in the region is more exposed to thermal stress and deformation of rails as heat extremes increase. Since years, Europe’s infrastructure spending has been dominated?decarbonisation. Investors have focused on windmills, solar panels and electric vehicles. A?different story? of infrastructure is emerging as it...

Taiwan's migrating Crab population returns thanks to safer road crossings

Bamboo bridges and road?closures helped protect Taiwan's biggest terrestrial crab species when they returned to the sea during breeding season. Taijiang National Park, located in southern Taiwan's city of Tainan, is home to the largest number of mangrove land crabs on the island. During the breeding season from July to September, female crabs descend to 'the sea' to release their eggs. However, because their migration route crosses roads, they are vulnerable to being hit by cars. Taijiang National Park 'Director Chen Junshan said that the road closures, bamboo bridges and other measures have reduced roadkill -and helped increase crab numbers...

Passenger Transportation Services

Taiwan evacuates thousands as Typhoon Bavi hits Japan's southern islands

On Saturday, Typhoon Bavi pounded?Japan’s?southern Sakishima Island chain with heavy rainfall and violent winds as it headed toward Taiwan. Authorities warned of the dangers of flooding and landslides. Ishigaki Island, a part of Okinawa Prefecture, was strewn with debris, and only a few vehicles braved the rain and gale. The strong currents in a harbour were caused by the storm's strong winds, which reached a maximum sustained speed of 144 km/h (90mph) near the centre. Authorities warned of gusts up to 198 km/h. All Saturday, flights and ferry services in Ishigaki - a popular tourist spot - were suspended. More...