Environment

NEW YORK TOPS LIST

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Start spreading the news. The New York Metropolitan area tops the nation for the worst traffic congestion in the entire USA.

The 2021 Urban Mobility Report provides a comprehensive analysis of traffic conditions in 494 urban areas across the United States. The report points to the need to consider a full range of mobility improvement strategies.

USA ROASTS

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@NASA and @NOAA compiled data showing an “unprecedented” amount of heat is being trapped in Earth’s atmosphere, 

Waving Away

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This one for the #CityImages greatest hits files, literally and otherwise.. It comes to you courtesy of the folks at #HistoryDaily.

This amazing image is of massive waves that started smashing against the lighthouse on La Jument off the coastline of Brittany, France, on December 21, 1989, as photographer Jean Guichard just happened to be in a helicopter over the premises with his camera at the ready.

Celebrate Earth Every Day

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On April 22, 1970, 20 million people across the world celebrated the very first Earth Day. Their message was sparked by the power of the anti-war protests of the 1960s, and events that brought the issue of the environment and its vulnerability to ecology to the forefront.

Earth 🌏 Day

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As we prepare to celebrate Mother Earth, take a moment to consider various worthwhile ideas and exercises to apply.

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG formerly Earth Day 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. So everyone should plant a 🌳 tree.

Prepare For Brood X Cicadas

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‘There’s good news and bad news for planet 🌎 earth as we hear that the cicadas will soon return for a short visit this year.

They don’t visit very often, but when cicadas come here, you hear, and see them so clear, you’d wish they no longer were anywhere near.

Brood X Cicadas are about to return in droves after their protracted gestation period and the bugs don’t really know what happened while they were underground for the last 17 years.

Be Loyal To Local News

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The Northeast News in Kansas City sent a powerful message by running a blank front page and asking readers to consider a future without a local news source. 

The message was loud and clearly sent that Democracy not only dies in darkness but also if local news is allowed to diminish.

Springtime For Democracy

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Hooray, Spring starts today. But why are the next few months expected to be much warmer than they would normally be? One word.

Democracy, and government in the sunshine after years of lies, hate and fear, it is now time to enjoy our new and improved year. The USA survived Donald’s distraction for destruction and It is time for Spring cleaning.

Here are the forecasts from the experts for all to see. 6.3 billion observations per day, to be precise, according to NOAA.

Coastal Flooding Exposure

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An alarming global analysis of subsidence, relative sea-level change, and coastal flood exposure report has been released.

Climate-induced sea-level rise and vertical land movements, including natural and human-induced subsidence in sedimentary coastal lowlands, combine to change relative sea levels around the world’s coasts. Although this affects local rates of sea-level rise, assessments of the coastal impacts of subsidence are lacking on a global scale.