A huge oil spill was killing wildlife and threatening California's beaches on Monday, in what officials said amounted to an "environmental catastrophe."
Environment
Oct 4, 2021
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How might a nation protect its citizens in times of disaster such as earthquakes or war? New research in the International Journal of the Built Environment and Asset Management looks at the concept of "safe hubs." Spaces ...
Environment
Feb 1, 2022
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Coastal communities like Homer, Alaska, are losing ground when it comes to planning for climate change even as they're already seeing its effects, according to new research out of the University of Alberta.
Environment
Feb 20, 2019
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A review of 22 large cities' climate adaptation plans finds that while most include meaningful actions to promote public health, fewer cities have involved their public health agencies in these plans. Mary Sheehan of the ...
Environment
Mar 3, 2022
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Want a ride home from car service Uber during the major snowstorm descending on the Northeast on Monday? Expect to pay more than the usual fare.
Business
Jan 26, 2015
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Another major snowstorm hit the Northeast on Sunday, less than a week after a storm dumped as much as 2 feet on the region.
Environment
Feb 8, 2021
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Six major emerging economies—China, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico and South Africa—could collectively cut emissions by up to 96% from key urban sectors (buildings, transport, materials use, and waste) by 2050, leading ...
Environment
Mar 18, 2021
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How individual police forces treat those that they suspect of being illegal immigrants varies greatly from one city to the next in the U.S. In Albuquerque, New Mexico, the police department has a policy that states clearly, ...
Social Sciences
Dec 15, 2017
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