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Thursday, May 4, 2017
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Raising the minimum wage to $15 by 2024 would lift wages for 41 million American workers
Raising the minimum wage to $15 by 2024 would lift wages for 41 million American workers: Gradually raising the minimum wage to $15 by 2024 would directly lift the wages of 22.5 million workers and directly or indirectly lift wages for 41.5 million workers, nearly 30 percent of all U.S. workers. The workers who would receive a pay increase are overwhelmingly adult workers, most of whom work full time in regular jobs, often to support a family.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Monday, April 17, 2017
Adapt to Rising Seas? Sure, but Not in My Neighborhood - John Englander - Sea Level Rise Expert
Adapt to Rising Seas? Sure, but Not in My Neighborhood - John Englander - Sea Level Rise Expert: Flooding may be the greatest cause of property damage throughout human history. Heavier rainfall and rising sea level have made flooding much worse in recent years. More and more people and communities are noticing that something is different than just decades ago. It is clear that we are in a new era, as the planet …
Sunday, April 16, 2017
Thursday, April 13, 2017
This Is Why Your Shoelaces Are Always Untied - D-brief
This Is Why Your Shoelaces Are Always Untied - D-brief: Yes, the square knot is stronger than the “granny knot,” but why?
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Monday, April 10, 2017
Single Image Proves Human-Caused Global Warming - John Englander - Sea Level Rise Expert
Single Image Proves Human-Caused Global Warming - John Englander - Sea Level Rise Expert: I offer this graphic as one of the simplest ways to communicate two things. 1) that current “global warming” was triggered by humans, and 2) that sea level is going to rise for a LONG time. Even though some people may avoid looking at any graph, this one is easily explained and quite compelling, bringing together …
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Jupiter at Opposition
Jupiter at Opposition: Blog about Earth and Astronomy - Scientific Pictures and News about the Universe
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Welcome to Superbloomland
Welcome to Superbloomland: What happens when hordes of tourists suddenly descend on Anza-Borrego?
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Liquid storage of solar energy: More effective than ever before
Liquid storage of solar energy: More effective than ever before: Researchers have demonstrated efficient solar energy storage in a chemical liquid. The stored energy can be transported and then released as heat whenever needed, they say.
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Not all 'Green' Issues are Created Equal - John Englander - Sea Level Rise Expert
Not all 'Green' Issues are Created Equal - John Englander - Sea Level Rise Expert: While it’s tempting to toss all environmental issues into the same “green bucket”, that can add to the confusion. Recycling, saving sea turtles, and combating climate change may all be compelling, but have little in common. If we are going to find solutions to big challenges, we need to connect efforts that are targeted to …
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
As the Trump administration proposes to gut climate change funding, the climate continues to change - ImaGeo
As the Trump administration proposes to gut climate change funding, the climate continues to change - ImaGeo: Last month brought scant relief from global warming, and there's a chance that 2017 could turn out to be the warmest year on record
Friday, March 17, 2017
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Sunday, March 5, 2017
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