Yager discusses San Francisco's zero waste program that works. The idea that wasting less saves money makes a great deal of intuitive sense. But somewhere along the way, many city governments have become convinced that they must choose between cutting waste and cutting expenses.Yager, Jane...
The natural environment in which cities develop is also fundamental—for example, location near mountain passes (many cities in northern Italy), on navigable rivers (the Volga cities), on a convenient bay (Vladivostok), or on the border between natural zones. During their historical development ...
Cities in Northern California saw more severe drops in population during the pandemic than those in Southern California, new census data show, with Bay Area communities hit particularly hard. The same data show that many of the cities that grew the most between July 2020 and July 2...
Located in the northern part of the state, the Adirondack Mountains are a vast wilderness area known for their stunning landscapes, including lakes, forests, and peaks. South of the Adirondacks, the Catskill Mountains offer another picturesque natural region with multiple hiking trails for outdoor ...
The southern part of Missouri is part of the Ozark Plateau, a region known for its rugged, forested hills and beautiful landscapes. The northern and western parts of Missouri are characterized by vast rolling plains and prairies. In the southeastern corner of the state, near the convergence of...
Quickly catching up to New York City is Northern California’s Bay Area, encompassing the city of San Francisco and Silicon Valley, which includes affluent towns such as Atherton, Los Altos Hills, and Palo Alto. Most of the world’s top tech firms, including Airbnb, Alph...
Meanwhile, San Jose is the largest city in Northern California in terms of area and population, and is a place where "talent, smarts and money are a potent mix." It also ranks third in terms of per capita gross domestic product in the world, behind only Abu Dhabi, capital of the Unite...
Last week, Berkeley, California succeeded. The city in northern California will charge a penny|—per—ounce tax on most sugary drinks. The tax is expected to raise more than ＄1 million every year to fight against obesity (肥胖). Makers of sugary drinks are against the tax. They say ...
United States: The northern Pacific CoastThe northern Pacific Coast.(more) 2 of 3 Washington features(more) 3 of 3 White peaks of the Olympic MountainsOlympic Mountains, near Port Orchard, Washington, U.S.(more) Washington has seven physiographic regions. In the northwest the Olympic Peninsula ...
Agrandmother and granddaughter flight attendant duorecently hit the skies on a Southwest Airlines flight over California. Hannah Heck, 24, was inspired by her jetsetting grandma to begin an aviation career. So when the two ended up working for the same airline, Cynthia Heck, 72, worked behind...