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The Impact of Climate Change on California: 8th Largest Economy, 40% of U.S. Shipping
Preface. California’s economy and population relies on one of the most extensive and costly infrastructure systems in the world. This includes thousands of miles of roads, highways and railroads, nearly 200 large water reservoirs of varying capacity, miles of canals, … Continue reading →
Posted in Electricity Infrastructure, Energy Infrastructure, Extreme Weather, Heat, Oil & Gas, Rail, Sea Level Rise, Transportation Infrastructure
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Tagged airports, california, climate change, infrastructure, ports, railroads, roads, sea level rise, wildfire
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Quartermaster Meigs was essential to winning the Civil War
Preface. This is a book review of Robert O’Harrow’s 2016 book “The Quartermaster.Montgomery C. Meigs. Lincolns general, master builder of the Union army”. I can’t believe I never heard of him, but he is as much responsible for the North … Continue reading →
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Tagged railroads, ships, supply chains, war
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