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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Enormous evil': Thousands rally in the Philippines over corruption scandal

Tens of thousands protested in Manila over alleged corruption that produced substandard or nonexistent flood-control projects costing billions, demanding accountability from officials.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Protesters flood streets of Philippines over state corruption

Widespread Filipino protests demand accountability after alleged large-scale corruption stole billions intended for flood-control and climate projects, leaving vital protections unbuilt.
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Austin
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

Behind those walls along I-35, TxDOT is building one of the largest tunnels Austin's ever seen - Austin Monitor

A 6.5-mile, 22-foot-wide drainage tunnel will be bored beneath I-35 and East Cesar Chavez in Austin to carry stormwater and prevent highway flooding.
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

San Jose: $197 million project completed to improve flood protection along south San Francisco Bay shoreline

Two miles of new 15-foot levees built along South San Francisco Bay to reduce flooding, protect infrastructure and enable large-scale tidal-wetland restoration.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

The Downstream Effects of China's Rare Earth Mining

Thailand is building flood control barriers along the Sai river to address environmental concerns from Myanmar's rare earth mineral production.
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