The President's address on high speed rail today (link to video)
There are those that say this is too small. This is just the first step to a long-term effort.Good to hear. He also mentions that the first allocation is strictly towards upgrading existing lines.
TreeHugger on Carbon Emissions Do Not Equal Happiness. Apparently, their collapsed economy doesn't have Ireland and Iceland feeling the blues. Perhaps also they don't derive their happiness from a daily stock report as if it were their daily horoscope...ewww 1-star day. Also, I love the contrasting pictures:
Copenhagen:
Dallas. Yay, we're famous!
And lastly, a fascinating map on job losses per county monthly over the last two years, at Slate. Texas is getting off easy thus far. 230,000 jobs lost in LA county alone. How much longer til the full-on backlash against Hollywood extravagance I wonder?
Lastly, on a happier note, WorldChanging on the 20-minute city, using Seattle as a template describing the City where every need is met within a 20-minute walk. Step 1 to a high-quality neighborhood:
When it comes to getting around Ballard, alternative transportation seems to be king. Driving a car to this neighborhood will cost you time and money. Luckily, you don't have to. From downtown Ballard, almost everything you need is a quick hop, skip and jump away.
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Of course LA County is also the most populous county in the country with around 10 million people, so its job losses would probably seem rather large.
good point. this would probably be more interesting to see job loss on a per capita basis
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