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States Hope to Reset the Climate Dial Before It's Too Late

February 12, 2020

Despite partisan rancor over climate change at the national level, state energy officials recognize the need to be proactive in developing and implementing plans to address it.

Residents Sue to Stop Development of Former San Francisco Navy Base

Mary B. Powers

February 12, 2020

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Plaintiffs seek $2 billion in damages from feds, residential developer and consulting firm over alleged site cleanup flaws.

Transit

Chicago's CTA Board Approves $38.3-Million Red Line Extension EIS

T. Y. Lin International Great Lakes wins contract for impact study

Jeff Yoders

February 11, 2020

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The Chicago Transit Authority has given a $38.3-million contract for the environmental impact study for the 5-mile extension of the CTA Red Line on the city's south side.

UK Prime Minister Clears HS2 Project To Start Construction

Despite cost overruns, high-speed London-to-Birmingham rail project gains approval

Peter Reina

February 11, 2020

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Total projected high-speed line budget now is at $114 billion, $33 billion above previous estimate.

Canada's Trans Mountain Pipeline Wins in Court, But Costs Shoot Up

Scott Van Voorhis

February 11, 2020

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Government-owned oil carrier beats First Nations' lawsuit but design changes and delays double project price to at least $9.5B.

Ultrafast-Track Wuhan Hospitals Accept First Patients, But More Beds Needed

Scott Blair

February 11, 2020

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Quebec Bans SNC-Lavalin Units From Public Works for Five Years, After Plea

Scott Van Voorhis

February 10, 2020

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With shift in design-build giant's strategy, analysts don't see major impact from province's automatic penalty linked to old Libya bribery allegations.