China uses coal for two-thirds of its electricity, which makes it the top country for greenhouse gas emissions each year. The pollution from its electricity is about as much as the whole U.S. economy produces. And in 2023, China wants to build even more coal power plants quickly. But at the same time, China is…
The United Kingdom has recently received a substantial boost in its natural resources reserves through an ambitious project. This initiative is poised to tackle some critical issues facing the country, such as the dwindling availability of valuable natural resources like gas and oil, as well as the challenges posed by weakening exports. What’s even more…
Uzbekistan a former Soviet republic located in Central Asia with a GDP of $90 billion is renowned for its mosques, mausoleums, and other historical sites associated with the Silk Road, the ancient trade route connecting China and the Mediterranean. Due to its geographical location, Uzbekistan faces the unique challenge of being doubly landlocked. The absence…
Imagine a really long line of ships, and this line could affect our daily lives in a big way. Over the past few weeks, hundreds of big container ships have gotten stuck in one of the most important places for world trade, the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal is like a super-long road made…
If you are interested in science fiction, then fantasy buildings will surely attract you. Imagine a nebula-shaped seven-pointed star floating on the glassy surface of a lake and you get to see the world inside. This is not science fiction, but reality, which exists in all its splendor in Chengdu, a city in China’s southwestern…
Situated at the heart of U.S.-Canada trade, the Ambassador Bridge stands as a symbol of connectivity and commerce between these two North American neighbors. This four-lane suspension bridge, spanning the Detroit River, serves as an indispensable conduit for the flow of goods and services, accommodating over 10,000 commercial vehicles on a typical weekday. With a…
From the last century to the present, the allure of the Middle East has always attracted tourists. From the pyramids of Egypt and the Karnak Temple built around 2000 BC to the red city of Petra carved in the dramatic desert rock of southern Jordan, architecture here has always amazed the world. But today,…
Afghanistan has endured more than sixty years of conflict, sanctions, and shattered systems. For decades, poverty defined daily life for millions. Roads were broken, clean water was scarce, and power lines barely reached beyond city centers. The internet remained a luxury. Most families survived without basic services, trapped in a cycle they didn’t create. But…
Across the globe, nations push their limits to define progress. Railways and roadways shape more than movement—they shape identity. I’ve seen how a single piece of infrastructure can turn a scattered region into a thriving corridor of growth. If you’ve ever crossed a long bridge and paused to watch the horizon blur into water and…
In the heart of the Himalayas, where the sky meets the Earth and nature’s grandeur knows no bounds, a remarkable endeavor is taking shape. Amidst the breathtaking majesty of the world’s highest mountain range, a colossal infrastructure project is underway—one that seeks to bridge the gap between man and nature, ambition and engineering, in a…
The Thar Desert in Rajasthan has always been unforgiving. Blistering heat scorches the sand, with summer temperatures often rising past 50°C. The soil is infertile, rainfall is scarce, and dry winds whip across the region in relentless sandstorms. For generations, life here has been marked by hardship. Yet, it is precisely these extreme conditions that…
China has been surprising the world with its mega construction projects and engineering innovations for the past few decades. From the world’s largest suspension bridges to energy projects, high-speed rail and space exploration, China has been refreshing its development. We also know that China’s such projects are not only competitive but also exemplary in durability,…