5 books to contextualize America’s public land tempest
The featured texts include in-depth histories of America’s public land and how public land and the government’s displacement of Native American people are connected.
Baltimore’s historically-Black communities receive upgraded pools after decades of neglect
Four pools have already been renovated, with a fifth set to open in 2028.
Waymo’s Ojai robotaxis from China now able to pick up all riders
Steep tariffs and tight federal laws haven’t stopped Waymo from purchasing over 3,200 vehicles from Zeekr, a Chinese manufacturer.
First study of NYC congestion zone’s air quality impact shows improvements
The study also examined air quality around freeways which experts worried would see increased traffic from people avoiding the tolls.
‘Snow-eater’ heat waves are increasing in frequency, study finds
During intense spring heatwaves, snow melts nearly twice as fast as usual and can overwhelm city reservoirs.