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U.S. East Coast cities from NYC to DC and south are sinking--new studies

Wed, 2024-01-03 10:40 — mike kraft

Study: From NYC to DC and beyond, cities on the East Coast are sinking Major cities on the U.S. Atlantic coast are sinking, in some cases as much as 5 millimeters per year—a decline at the ocean's edge that well outpaces global sea level rise, confirms new research from ... Lon Wagner Phys.org

Major cities on the U.S. Atlantic coast are sinking, in some cases as much as 5 millimeters per year—a decline at the ocean's edge that well outpaces global sea level rise, confirms new research from Virginia Tech and the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Improvements in Waste water testing to detect diseases circulating in the community

Thu, 2023-12-21 10:13 — mike kraft

Wastewater sequencing reveals community and variant dynamics of the collective human virome In the not-so-distant future, people might be able to tune in to their favorite news source for an update on their community health status, just as they check on the local weather forecast. Ana María S. Rodríguez Medical Xpress

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Flooding drives millions to move amid changing climate patterns

Mon, 2023-12-18 13:02 — mike kraft

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Biden administration plan $2 billion grants toward helping disadvantaged communities combat climate change and air pollution.

Wed, 2023-11-22 10:02 — mike kraft

EPA opens $2B in grants for helping communities fight climate change, pollution The Biden administration is opening $2 billion toward helping disadvantaged communities combat climate change and air pollution. The grants are expected to fund projects that make communities more … rfrazin The Hill

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Portugal used 100% renewable energy sources to run the country for a week

Mon, 2023-11-20 11:58 — mike kraft

Portugal just ran on 100% renewables for six days in a row For nearly a week, the country of 10 million met customer needs with wind, hydro and solar — a test run for operating the grid without fossil fuels. Canary Media

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Migrants to US cities may need medical care but it's not that easy to find

Fri, 2023-11-03 09:15 — mike kraft

Migrants in cities across the US may need medical care. It's not that easy to find Migrants who have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border and travel to cities around the country are running into a disjointed health care systems when they need treatment. AP News

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U.S. advocates for homeless seek creative solutions as cities crack down on car-camping

Thu, 2023-11-02 11:48 — mike kraft

Advocates for homeless seek creative solutions as car-camping laws rise 213% - UPI.com Homelessness has been a compounding issue for more than 40 years in the United States and advocates are seeking creative ways to address the root of the problem and protect the rights of the unhoused. UPI

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U.S. EPA to strengthen lead pipe protections in drinking water after multiple crises

Mon, 2023-10-30 11:32 — mike kraft

EPA to strengthen lead protections in drinking water after multiple crises, including Flint The Environmental Protection Agency will soon strengthen lead in drinking water regulations, after decades when they essentially remained the same. AP News

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White House asking Congress for 23 Billion to cope with natural disasters

Wed, 2023-10-25 17:57 — mike kraft

White House wants more than $23 billion from Congress to respond to natural disasters The White House is asking lawmakers for more than $23 billion in emergency funding to help the government respond to the natural disasters that have ripped through the U.S. this year. AP News

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Cities facing security and other issues following Covid Pandemic downslide

Mon, 2023-10-23 17:53 — mike kraft

The Future of Cities Partially Hinges on the Effectiveness of Retail Security Programs - HS Today In her 2023 State of the City Address, San Francisco Mayor London Breed acknowledged that the city faces a new reality: “San Francisco downtown as we knew it is not coming back.

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