Posts about Climate Change
And...: What would DC look like if sea levels rose? (Post) ... Ever wonder how some of the area's more oddly named roads got their name? (WTOP) ... The good news about sequestration? It might be easing congestion. (Examiner) ... Trump's Old Post Office hotel gets initial approval. (Post) ... Stoddert auctions off a parking space. (Hyperlocal GP) (Comment)
Highways and climate change: Possible new regulations could factor in carbon dioxide emissions in environmental impact studies (they're not now!) The change could force judging highways on their impact on climate change. (Streetsblog) (Comment)
Climate change does cause Sandy-like storms: The Presidential campaign has ignored climate change, but Sandy reminded everyone; it's indeed fair to cite climate change for the kind of weather we've had. (Post) (Comment)
Even hotter?: The urban heat island effect doubles the effect of global warming in cities. Cities can mitigate this effect with urban green spaces and tree planting. (NPR) (Comment)
And...: Airline passengers stuck in Chicago going to Milwaukee never considered the train. (Raschke on Transport) ... Yes, climate change probably has something to do with this year's weather. (Post) ... 2005's BRAC cost 67% more than estimated. (Federal News Radio) ... One Spanish city put a moving walkway on their sidewalk. (Atlantic Cities) (Comment)
Waters rising in Delmarva: Global climate change is not affecting all regions equally. The Delmarva region is in a 600-mile long "hot spot" where sea levels are rising 3-4 times the global average. (Post) (Comment)
Climate change threatens Norfolk: Only New Orleans is at greater risk from climate change and rising sea levels than Norfolk, Virginia, says NOAA. To make matters worse, the ground in the region is literally sinking. (Post) (Comment)
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Bikeshare is a gateway to private biking, not competition
- Bikeshare is a gateway to private biking, not competition
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- Long-term closures: A solution to single-tracking?
- Public land deals have both benefits and pitfalls
- Metro policy for refunds after delays falls short, riders say
- PG planners propose bold new smart growth future
- Prince George's County struggles to get trails right
Sun May 26
11:00 am Roosevelt Ride in Greenbelt
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10:00 am CSG walking tour of Wheaton
Tue Jun 4
6:30 pm Height limit meeting at NCPC
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