Day: March 1, 2019💾

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California proposes phaseout of single-use plastics by 2030

California proposes phaseout of single-use plastics by 2030

"California already has placed curbs on plastic items such as straws and bags — and this week legislation was introduced to phase out single-use plastic food containers and other packaging that isn't recyclable or compostable. The proposed measure also would apply to polystyrene foam containers used for takeout meals, as well as plastic detergent bottles. Assembly Bill 1080, introduced Thursday, would phase out the single-use plastics by 2030 and follows concerns about plastic debris going in oceans and on beaches."

Coyote fur is in big demand thanks to popular parkas

Coyote fur is in big demand thanks to popular parkas

"Those fur-trimmed parkas so common on city sidewalks have become a boon to backwoods trappers. Coyote fur pelts are in big demand to provide the lush, silvery or tawny-tinged arcs of fur on the hoods on Canada Goose coats and their many global imitators. A good western coyote, prized for its silky, light-colored fur, can fetch more than $100. The top price at a recent Colorado auction hit $170, a 40 percent increase from four years ago."

March 1, 2019 11:31 am Update

Winter 2018-19 in Albany

The warmest temperature was 62 degrees (December 21st)

The coldest temperature was negative 8 degrees (February 1st).

8 days were in the 50s, 1 day was in the 60s, 0 days in the 70s this winter.

51 days were above normal. 4 days were normal. 35 days below normal.

Everybody is heading downtown