Skating community rallies to preserve Portland’s only ice rink
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Showing posts with label urban. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Wall Street-backed landlords a target for both Trump and Democrats
This housing program helped kids escape poverty — by changing who they befriended
Unhoused women on Skid Row face dire health outcomes. This doctor wants to change that
Wall Street-backed landlords a target for both Trump and Democrats
This housing program helped kids escape poverty — by changing who they befriended
Unhoused women on Skid Row face dire health outcomes. This doctor wants to change that
Wall Street-backed landlords a target for both Trump and Democrats
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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Climate anxiety is altering family planning. Should it?
Why are so many Americans worried about falling birth rates?
Could smaller families 'rewild' the planet — and make humans happier?
Fewer kids, higher costs – and parents are finding new solutions
Can the global economy handle a world with fewer kids?
A town in northeast China has shrunk by a third since 2010. Here's one family's story
Schools close and island life is under threat as Greece reckons with low birth rates
People are having fewer kids. Their choice is transforming the world's economy
Finland's stubbornly low birth rate shows why a population shift may be inevitable
Why are people freaking out about the birth rate
Big US cities are sinking. This map shows where the problem is the worst.
Why are so many Americans worried about falling birth rates?
Could smaller families 'rewild' the planet — and make humans happier?
Fewer kids, higher costs – and parents are finding new solutions
Can the global economy handle a world with fewer kids?
A town in northeast China has shrunk by a third since 2010. Here's one family's story
Schools close and island life is under threat as Greece reckons with low birth rates
People are having fewer kids. Their choice is transforming the world's economy
Finland's stubbornly low birth rate shows why a population shift may be inevitable
Why are people freaking out about the birth rate
Big US cities are sinking. This map shows where the problem is the worst.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
This Oakland Block Tried to Quit Fossil Fuels. Here’s What They Learned
How Milwaukee is improving the city's flood resistance and resilience
In Seattle, preserving trees while increasing housing supply is a climate solution
How Milwaukee is improving the city's flood resistance and resilience
In Seattle, preserving trees while increasing housing supply is a climate solution
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Monday, June 09, 2025
Reverse Course: Individual action to combat climate change
Faced with rising temps, Las Vegas is embracing a simple climate solution: More trees
This city is exploring an unconventional solution to water scarcity: sewage
Nearly 40% of the world’s glaciers are already doomed, scientists say
Faced with rising temps, Las Vegas is embracing a simple climate solution: More trees
This city is exploring an unconventional solution to water scarcity: sewage
Nearly 40% of the world’s glaciers are already doomed, scientists say
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water scarcity,
water supply
Thursday, April 17, 2025
National Weather Service buyouts will leave gaps as storm season ramps up
Major budget cuts proposed for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Layoffs and potential closures of key facilities raise worries about NOAA's future
Trump administration layoffs hit NOAA, agency that forecasts weather, hurricanes
Mass firings across National Weather Service, NOAA ignite fury among scientists worldwide
Trump officials signal potential changes at NOAA, the weather and climate agency
Stop international work, Trump administration tells ocean agency
Trump funding freeze could leave communities on their own as climate threats grow
January wasn't expected to break global temperature records. But it did.
Trump slams paper straws, vows 'back to plastic'
Record January warmth puzzles climate scientists
Rats! Climate change is helping increase their populations in cities
Trump is withdrawing from the Paris Agreement (again), reversing U.S. climate policy
Major budget cuts proposed for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Layoffs and potential closures of key facilities raise worries about NOAA's future
Trump administration layoffs hit NOAA, agency that forecasts weather, hurricanes
Mass firings across National Weather Service, NOAA ignite fury among scientists worldwide
Trump officials signal potential changes at NOAA, the weather and climate agency
Stop international work, Trump administration tells ocean agency
Trump funding freeze could leave communities on their own as climate threats grow
January wasn't expected to break global temperature records. But it did.
Trump slams paper straws, vows 'back to plastic'
Record January warmth puzzles climate scientists
Rats! Climate change is helping increase their populations in cities
Trump is withdrawing from the Paris Agreement (again), reversing U.S. climate policy
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Coastal flooding is getting more common, even on sunny days
‘The ocean is overflowing’: UN chief issues global SOS as new reports warn Pacific sea-level rise outstrips global average
Scientists have more evidence to explain why billions of crabs vanished around Alaska
The oceans are weirdly hot. Scientists are trying to figure out why
‘The ocean is overflowing’: UN chief issues global SOS as new reports warn Pacific sea-level rise outstrips global average
Scientists have more evidence to explain why billions of crabs vanished around Alaska
The oceans are weirdly hot. Scientists are trying to figure out why
Thursday, August 01, 2024
The Sycamore Gap tree is regenerating itself, delighting experts
'Signs of life': Sycamore Gap tree will live on, experts say
Hadrian's Wall was damaged when the Sycamore Gap tree came down, analysis finds
Pakistan is planting lots of mangrove forests. So why are some upset?
England's beloved Sycamore Gap tree will be removed from Hadrian's Wall
In Tacoma, growing the urban tree canopy is a community effort
Our love affair with uniform landscapes kills trees. So Kansas and Missouri are going for variety
Despair flows after England's Sycamore Gap tree is cut down. Could it regrow?
Climate change threatens Germany's fairy tale forests
'Signs of life': Sycamore Gap tree will live on, experts say
Hadrian's Wall was damaged when the Sycamore Gap tree came down, analysis finds
Pakistan is planting lots of mangrove forests. So why are some upset?
England's beloved Sycamore Gap tree will be removed from Hadrian's Wall
In Tacoma, growing the urban tree canopy is a community effort
Our love affair with uniform landscapes kills trees. So Kansas and Missouri are going for variety
Despair flows after England's Sycamore Gap tree is cut down. Could it regrow?
Climate change threatens Germany's fairy tale forests
Monday, May 13, 2024
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
In Cincinnati, redevelopment can mean artwork — and people — disappear
The first Black 'Peanuts' character finally gets his origin story in animated special
I asked about race on reality shows at the TV critics press tour. It didn't go well
Portland’s former Audubon group bucks national organization and changes name to ‘Bird Alliance of Oregon’
The first Black 'Peanuts' character finally gets his origin story in animated special
I asked about race on reality shows at the TV critics press tour. It didn't go well
Portland’s former Audubon group bucks national organization and changes name to ‘Bird Alliance of Oregon’
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Saturday, December 09, 2023
Israel presses ahead with bombarding Gaza, including areas it told Palestinians to evacuate to
Gaza residents say 'there's nowhere left to go' amid Israel's relentless bombing
VP Harris presses Israel on civilian deaths in Gaza. What does international law say?
Video of Palestinians stripped, forced to sit outside by IDF soldiers raises ire
Israel to flood Hamas tunnels with seawater
Live updates | Palestinians live in dire conditions in Gaza despite Israel's safe zone
Israeli military says it has home of Oct. 7 attack architect surrounded
Israel considers flooding Hamas tunnels as it pursues top leader thought to be hiding underground
Hamas says it repelled Israeli rescue attempt in Gaza, hostage killed
Displaced Palestinians forced to fend for themselves in Gaza's south
Urban fighting rages in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war enters third month
Israeli defense minister predicts 2 more months of war, then 'mop up'
US quietly pushing Israel to open a second Gaza crossing
Reuters releases investigation finding Israeli tank fire killed 1 of its journalists
U.S. pulling visas from Jewish Israeli settlers who attack West Bank Palestinians
Israel presses U.N. to investigate charges of sexual violence by Hamas fighters
Biden says Hamas raped, mutilated women during Israel assault
Gaza residents say 'there's nowhere left to go' amid Israel's relentless bombing
VP Harris presses Israel on civilian deaths in Gaza. What does international law say?
Video of Palestinians stripped, forced to sit outside by IDF soldiers raises ire
Israel to flood Hamas tunnels with seawater
Live updates | Palestinians live in dire conditions in Gaza despite Israel's safe zone
Israeli military says it has home of Oct. 7 attack architect surrounded
Israel considers flooding Hamas tunnels as it pursues top leader thought to be hiding underground
Hamas says it repelled Israeli rescue attempt in Gaza, hostage killed
Displaced Palestinians forced to fend for themselves in Gaza's south
Urban fighting rages in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war enters third month
Israeli defense minister predicts 2 more months of war, then 'mop up'
US quietly pushing Israel to open a second Gaza crossing
Reuters releases investigation finding Israeli tank fire killed 1 of its journalists
U.S. pulling visas from Jewish Israeli settlers who attack West Bank Palestinians
Israel presses U.N. to investigate charges of sexual violence by Hamas fighters
Biden says Hamas raped, mutilated women during Israel assault
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Millions of seniors struggle to afford housing — and it's about to get a lot worse
Landlord ‘price-fixing’ tool facing scrutiny, as Rep. Goldman calls for state probe
Dreaming of a fresh start? These towns and cities will pay you as much as $15,000 to move there.
Americans ditched big cities during the pandemic. Now many are regretting it.
Tough housing market is luring buyers without kids and higher incomes
Real estate industry trembles over commissions on home sales
Meredith Whitney: Housing prices are due for a fall starting in 2024
A Class Action Suit Could Upend The Entire Real Estate Industry
Realtors found liable for $1.8 billion in damages in conspiracy to keep commissions high
Landlord ‘price-fixing’ tool facing scrutiny, as Rep. Goldman calls for state probe
Dreaming of a fresh start? These towns and cities will pay you as much as $15,000 to move there.
Americans ditched big cities during the pandemic. Now many are regretting it.
Tough housing market is luring buyers without kids and higher incomes
Real estate industry trembles over commissions on home sales
Meredith Whitney: Housing prices are due for a fall starting in 2024
A Class Action Suit Could Upend The Entire Real Estate Industry
Realtors found liable for $1.8 billion in damages in conspiracy to keep commissions high
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Questions still swirl around Al Ahli Arab Hospital blast in Gaza. Here's what we know
Doctors in Gaza describe the war's devastating impact on health care — and civilians
The space for peace and Jewish-Arab solidarity is shrinking in wartime Israel
At least 24 journalists have been killed in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza
Diplomatic friction erupts at the U.N. as the crisis in Gaza deepens
Poll: Americans overwhelmingly back aid to Israel and Ukraine but split on US role in the world
Why Israel may be delaying a ground invasion and a fourth contender for speaker: Morning Rundown
News outlets backtrack on Gaza blast after relying on Hamas as key source
The ‘Devil’s Playground’ of Urban Combat That Israel Is Preparing to Enter
Doctors in Gaza describe the war's devastating impact on health care — and civilians
The space for peace and Jewish-Arab solidarity is shrinking in wartime Israel
At least 24 journalists have been killed in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza
Diplomatic friction erupts at the U.N. as the crisis in Gaza deepens
Poll: Americans overwhelmingly back aid to Israel and Ukraine but split on US role in the world
Why Israel may be delaying a ground invasion and a fourth contender for speaker: Morning Rundown
News outlets backtrack on Gaza blast after relying on Hamas as key source
The ‘Devil’s Playground’ of Urban Combat That Israel Is Preparing to Enter
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