The power lines that run across the Ameralik Fjord (called the Ameralik Span) help transport that power from the source to the population in the sparsely-populated country of Greenland.
Passport Island: Man-made border crossing station between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
Passport Island is a man-made island along a causeway between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, one of the shortest land borders in the world.
Paris 2024: Leveraging existing venues for the upcoming Summer Olympics
Paris was selected to host the 2024 event while LA was chosen for 2028. In preparation for the event, the Paris 2024 team has been selecting venue locations for the 32 sports.
The 51st State: Can Washington DC be the next official US state?
Washington DC is the seat of the US Government and has a population of more than 600,000 though its residents do not get a voice in Congress – there have recently been calls to create a 51st State.
Tibbett to Contowoyto Winter Road: Connecting diamond mines in Northern Canada
Starting in the city of Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories, the Tibbett to Contowoyto Winter Road connects various diamond and gold mines located throughout Northern Canada, allowing a ground transportation route to transport resources to and from mines.
Fraport Greece: Greek airports owned by the German Government
Greece experiences a significant economic crisis in 2008 which left the government with litter levers to support business and growth throughout the country. To boost foreign funding, the Greek government privatized 14 airports throughout the country, selling them to a company called Fraport.
Honolulu Rail Transit (HART): A high-cost, very delayed rail system
The Honolulu Rail Transit (HART) project is the current rendition of an effort to provide a functioning commuter rail service to Honolulu residents, an effort that has lasted since the 1960s.
Island Hopper: United Airlines’ Pacific Ocean Puddle-jumper
United Airlines operates one of its hubs in Guam, an isolated American territory in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. From here, the airline operates an island-hopping route that connects various Pacific Island nations.
Kuril Islands: A decades-long Japan-Russia conflict
The Kuril Islands are a set of islands that stretches more than 800 miles from the north of Japan to the tip of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia.
Mount Athos: An independent monastic enclave within Greece
Mount Athos is located on a peninsula in northern Greece and operates as an autonomous community.