Tag Archives: Urban

Feral Chickens Are Taking Over Florida

Posted on July 2, 2021 by agogo22

The feral chicken population of Key West is getting out of hand. They’re pooping everywhere, tearing up yards, and stopping highway traffic. But they’re too beloved to kill – so the city is sending them off to the mainland and … Continue reading →

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Brazil: The city of Belo Horizonte slows down | Global Ideas

Posted on June 26, 2021 by agogo22

Traffic controls, extensive bike paths and paved sidewalks aren’t exactly common in Brazil. The city of Belo Horizonte is setting a good example with its transport planning. A low speed limit zone and children’s play areas have transformed one area.

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Why the Stars Are Disappearing

Posted on June 24, 2021 by agogo22

[…] It never gets dark anymore. Not REALLY dark, anyway. Not like it used to. Light pollution is not only making it more difficult to see the night sky, but it’s also affecting our health. For the past century and … Continue reading →

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Finland’s Public Libraries Are the Best & Offer More Than Just Books

Posted on June 8, 2021 by agogo22

“Library services are an investment in people.” Ranked number one on the World Happiness Report since 2018, Finland seems to have it all together. With a government that invests so highly in the overall wellbeing of its citizens, it is … Continue reading →

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How radical gardeners took back New York City

Posted on June 7, 2021 by agogo22

Seed bombs, the “tree lady of Brooklyn,” and the roots of urban gardening. Subscribe and turn on notifications (🔔 ) so you don’t miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO New York City looked a lot different in the 1960s and 1970s. A … Continue reading →

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Introduction to ‘Climate Gentrification’ & Rising Prices of Higher Ground | My Modern Met

Posted on June 4, 2021 by agogo22

Do you know what climate gentrification is? Climate change is a common term used to refer to “a change in global or regional climate patterns.” It is often used in conjunction with the greenhouse effect and reports of rising sea … Continue reading →

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Photo by Pedro Marroquin on Unsplash

Posted on May 22, 2021 by agogo22

Download this photo by Pedro Marroquin on Unsplash Source: Photo by Pedro Marroquin on Unsplash

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Broken Bunny

Posted on May 21, 2021 by agogo22

A late-blooming pre-adolescent girl attempts to save a brutally wounded rabbit, yet finds that her moral compass and perspective on mortality are challenged in the process. Vancouver International Film Festival’s ‘Sea to Sky’ Award, ‘Best Narrative Short Film’ at Las … Continue reading →

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Candid Murals by Street Artist Escif Cleverly Respond to Political Issues and Current Events | Colossal

Posted on May 15, 2021 by agogo22

MAY 13, 2021 GRACE EBERT “Espoire” in Lozzi, France. All images © Escif Street artist Escif (previously) utilizes muted color palettes and straightforward motifs to convert walls around his home city of Valencia and other locations throughout Europe into perceptive … Continue reading →

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Street Art, Old Trafford, Manchester, UK | Revporl

Posted on May 15, 2021 by agogo22
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