‘Paved Paradise’ examines how parking has changed the American landscape : NPR
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Author Henry Grabar says parking codes, parking lots and garages have shaped the landscape of cities and suburbs, and limited the creation of affordable housing.
Seasons
El Niño is coming. Here’s what that means for weather in the U.S.
The Last Week of April Through the Years
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Taken on Thursday April 30, 2009 at Spring.1991-2020 vs 1971-2000 30-yr averages:Albany’s heating degrees days have declined by 503, reducing the energy needed to heat homes by 7
1991-2020 vs 1971-2000 30-yr averages:
Albany’s heating degrees days have declined by 503, reducing the energy needed to heat homes by 7.3%.
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Why do ice cubes crack in drinks?
With warmer weather coming soon, we will soon be dropping ice into drinks, and the cubes will be cracking.