Buildings
Coverage of Buildings in the Nexus archive.
- Delcy Rodriguez responds to public anger at government response
Delcy Rodriguez addressed public anger regarding the government's response to earthquakes, stating that 80% of the collapsed buildings were privately developed.
- 'Every person saved is a miracle': Families call to trapped loved ones in region devastated by Venezuela quakes
Families are keeping vigil at buildings where they believe their loved ones are trapped due to quakes in Venezuela. Heavy debris is making rescue efforts extremely difficult.
- Why Venezuela’s Second Earthquake Was So Damaging to Buildings
Venezuela's second earthquake caused significant building damage due to the short interval between two quakes and varying soil types, leading to structural collapses while some buildings remained intact.
- Two powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, 'high casualties' likely as terrifying images show buildings in ruins
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, likely causing high casualties with buildings reduced to ruins.
- France’s latest heatwave: ‘Temperatures will fall, and we won’t talk about it anymore’
France is experiencing a heatwave highlighting its lack of preparedness for climate change. Researcher and climate scientist François Gemenne criticizes the country's crisis-only approach, urging building renovations and reconsideration of air conditioning.
- More than 11,000 south Lebanon buildings 'completely destroyed' in latest war: report
A UN report states that over 11,000 buildings in south Lebanon have been 'completely destroyed' by Israel, with estimated damages at $1.38 billion since attacks began on 2 March.
- Braemar Hotels Holder Al Shams Accuses Firm of ‘Self-Dealing’
Braemar Hotels Holder Al Shams accuses a firm of self-dealing. Urban centers in Texas, including Dallas, are sinking due to subsidence, increasing risks of floods and earthquakes and endangering buildings.
- Denver has a plan to heat and cool buildings with — wait for it — sewage
Denver is implementing a plan to heat and cool buildings using sewage as a method to reduce climate pollution. The city's buildings are a major source of emissions due to fossil fuel reliance.
- Multiple deaths after bomb explodes near railway track in southwest Pakistan
A bomb exploded near a railway track in southwest Pakistan, killing multiple people and damaging nearby buildings and vehicles. The attack occurred in an area typically patrolled by security forces, as reported by witnesses and social media images.
- Tornadoes and heavy winds destroy homes and roads across US midwest
Tornadoes and heavy winds caused significant damage to homes, buildings, and rural roads across the US Midwest, though no deaths were reported. Officials warn residents to prepare for a prolonged recovery in affected communities.