News tagged with housing unit

Millions of Americans at risk of flooding as sea levels rise

Nearly four million Americans, occupying a combined area larger than the state of Maryland, find themselves at risk of severe flooding as sea levels rise in the coming century, new research suggests.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 14, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Internet has become 'surveillance machine': Assange

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange blasted the mainstream media, Washington, banks and the Internet itself as he addressed journalists in Hong Kong on Monday via videolink from house arrest in England.

Technology / Internet

created Nov 28, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 8

Housing growth near national parks may limit conservation value

The growth of housing near national parks, national forests and wilderness areas within the United States may limit the conservation value that these protected areas were designed to create in the first place, a new study ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Dec 22, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Study looks at effect of high foreclosure rates on local tax bases

(PhysOrg.com) -- Foreclosed homes and unsustainable growth can wreck the tax base of local governments. That’s the warning being issued by Auburn University’s Center for Governmental Services following its study of newly ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Sep 29, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

White House opens doors at Internet hot spots

The White House on Friday opened doors at online hot spots MySpace, Facebook and Twitter.

Technology / Internet

created May 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0