public infrastructure
Coverage of public infrastructure in the Nexus archive.
- China’s air-conditioned lesson for Europe’s killer heat wave
Europe is increasing its demand for Chinese air conditioners amid record heat waves, highlighting a broader issue where climate change disruptions outpace housing policy, public infrastructure, and industrial strategy adaptations. The article notes striking export numbers from China to Europe during this summer's extreme heat.
- Mamdani’s COGE releases preliminary report on NYC government efficiency
The Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE), established by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, released a preliminary report identifying four areas for reform to improve NYC government efficiency. The report follows public outreach with seven hearings, 178 speakers, and input from 92 city agencies, focusing on accelerating infrastructure access, permitting, modernizing systems, and fiscal stability.
- State borrowings must focus on asset creation, not just revenue expenditure: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that state borrowings should prioritize asset creation over revenue expenditure. She highlighted that loans for public infrastructure yield long-term economic benefits and generate employment for 50 to 60 years.
- Brazoria County passes resolution outlining requirements for future data centers
Brazoria County has passed a resolution requiring future data centers and related industries in the Houston-area county to safeguard electric grid reliability, water and energy usage, agricultural land, and public infrastructure.