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Are You Henge Aligned?
The fall equinox happens today, ushering in the first day of the new season and some spectacular visual effects in cities around the world.
Equinox brings ‘henge’ effect to cities laid out on a grid – NPR
The fall equinox brings shorter days, and the change of seasons. In some U.S. cities, it’s also a chance to witness the striking alignment between the sun and Earth, as sunrises and sunsets align with city streets running east and west. It’s a modern version of ancient observances of a celestial shift, like sunrise at Stonehenge.
I particularly like the comparative analysis of city street orientations, and the fact that I now have an excuse to make all the fall-related baked goods I like!
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Photo by Aveedibya Dey on Unsplash #365Ways #365Ways2026 #astronomy #Chicago #coolScienceStuff #fallEquinox #urbanPlanning -
> Kohler then decides to compare Las Vegas “Loop” tunnelling costs, and this is where the whole piece really goes off the rails.
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> Kohler then decides to compare Las Vegas “Loop” tunnelling costs, and this is where the whole piece really goes off the rails.
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> Kohler then decides to compare Las Vegas “Loop” tunnelling costs, and this is where the whole piece really goes off the rails.
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> Kohler then decides to compare Las Vegas “Loop” tunnelling costs, and this is where the whole piece really goes off the rails.
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> Kohler then decides to compare Las Vegas “Loop” tunnelling costs, and this is where the whole piece really goes off the rails.
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Datacentres in Victoria to be banned in residential areas
By Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondentNew rules also include a ban near schools and childcare centres and require them to source their own renewable energy
#DatacentresAustralia #Victoria #Australianews #Victorianpolitics #Energy #Urbanplanning #Energy #Environment #Renewableenergy #TheGuardian #BenitaKolovosVictorianstatecorrespondent
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Datacentres in Victoria to be banned in residential areas
By Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondentNew rules also include a ban near schools and childcare centres and require them to source their own renewable energy
#DatacentresAustralia #Victoria #Australianews #Victorianpolitics #Energy #Urbanplanning #Energy #Environment #Renewableenergy #TheGuardian #BenitaKolovosVictorianstatecorrespondent
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Datacentres in Victoria to be banned in residential areas
By Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondentNew rules also include a ban near schools and childcare centres and require them to source their own renewable energy
#DatacentresAustralia #Victoria #Australianews #Victorianpolitics #Energy #Urbanplanning #Energy #Environment #Renewableenergy #TheGuardian #BenitaKolovosVictorianstatecorrespondent
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Datacentres in Victoria to be banned in residential areas
By Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondentNew rules also include a ban near schools and childcare centres and require them to source their own renewable energy
#DatacentresAustralia #Victoria #Australianews #Victorianpolitics #Energy #Urbanplanning #Energy #Environment #Renewableenergy #TheGuardian #BenitaKolovosVictorianstatecorrespondent
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Datacentres in Victoria to be banned in residential areas https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/22/datacentres-in-victoria-to-be-banned-in-residential-areas #DatacentresAustralia #Victoria #AustraliaNews #VictorianPolitics #Energy #UrbanPlanning #Energy #Environment #RenewableEnergy
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Datacentres in Victoria to be banned in residential areas https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/22/datacentres-in-victoria-to-be-banned-in-residential-areas #DatacentresAustralia #Victoria #AustraliaNews #VictorianPolitics #Energy #UrbanPlanning #Energy #Environment #RenewableEnergy
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Datacentres in Victoria to be banned in residential areas https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/22/datacentres-in-victoria-to-be-banned-in-residential-areas #DatacentresAustralia #Victoria #AustraliaNews #VictorianPolitics #Energy #UrbanPlanning #Energy #Environment #RenewableEnergy
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Datacentres in Victoria to be banned in residential areas https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/22/datacentres-in-victoria-to-be-banned-in-residential-areas #DatacentresAustralia #Victoria #AustraliaNews #VictorianPolitics #Energy #UrbanPlanning #Energy #Environment #RenewableEnergy
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Datacentres in Victoria to be banned in residential areas https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/22/datacentres-in-victoria-to-be-banned-in-residential-areas #DatacentresAustralia #Victoria #AustraliaNews #VictorianPolitics #Energy #UrbanPlanning #Energy #Environment #RenewableEnergy
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https://www.europesays.com/videos/97185/ Dirty air is killing Europeans and costing trillions. These cities prove change is possible #AirPollution #Bulgaria #EnvironmentPollution #Euronews #PublicHealth #UnitedKingdom #UrbanPlanning
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India’s Urban Challenge Fund Must Treat Nature as Core Infrastructure, Not Just an Amenity https://www.byteseu.com/2384369/ #Climate #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalPlanning #GlobalWarming #IndianCities #NatureInfrastructure #UrbanChallenge #UrbanFlooding #UrbanPlanning #UrbanResilience #UrbanRestoration
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Berlin’s Spore House: Community Hub Design in Neukölln
Tucked into a bustling block in Berlin’s multicultural Neukölln district, Spore House manages to look simultaneously inconspicuous and…
#Germany #DE #Europe #EU #Europa #Berlin #artgallery #cinemamobile #communityspace #Ecology #environmentalart #environmentaljustice #fictionalcities #Neukölln #Philanthropy #saskiamiller #sporeinitiative #Urbanplanning
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https://www.europesays.com/dk/106847/ Berlin’s Spore House: Community Hub Design in Neukölln #ArtGallery #berlin #CinemaMobile #CommunitySpace #ecology #EnvironmentalArt #EnvironmentalJustice #FictionalCities #Germany #Neukölln #philanthropy #SaskiaMiller #SporeInitiative #UrbanPlanning
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What Are Sinking Cities?
The Climate Crisis Beneath Our Feet
Here is a Summary of the Article I read in BBC Science Focus. For years, climate discussions have focused on rising sea levels as the primary threat to coastal communities. But new research suggests another danger may be even more urgent: cities themselves are sinking.
Scientists say land subsidence — the gradual sinking of the ground — is affecting many heavily populated coastal and river-delta cities, sometimes faster than the ocean is rising. This trend could dramatically increase flood risks and infrastructure damage worldwide.
Why Cities Are SinkingSeveral factors are driving this phenomenon:
Groundwater extraction: Pumping water from underground aquifers can cause soil to compact and sink. Urban development pressure: Heavy buildings and infrastructure compress soft soils. Natural geological processes: Sediment compaction and tectonic shifts also contribute. Climate impacts: Rising seas compound the risks when land is already subsiding.
These combined forces mean some cities face a “double hit” — sinking land plus rising oceans.
Cities Most at RiskMajor urban areas built on river deltas or coastal plains are particularly vulnerable. Examples often cited include:
New Orleans, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Several large U.S. coastal cities
In some places, subsidence is already increasing flooding risks and threatening infrastructure like roads, railways, and buildings.
Why This Matters NowUnlike sudden disasters, subsidence happens gradually — often just millimeters per year. That slow pace can make the danger easier to ignore, even as risks quietly accumulate.
However, long-term impacts may include:More frequent flooding Infrastructure instability Coastal habitat loss Increased economic and insurance costs
Experts say monitoring land movement should become a routine part of urban planning.
The Bigger Climate ConversationThis issue doesn’t replace sea-level rise concerns — it amplifies them. When cities sink while seas rise, flood risk accelerates dramatically.
The takeaway: climate resilience isn’t just about oceans — it’s also about what’s happening underground.
📍 What It Means Locally (Triangle Perspective)
While Raleigh isn’t a coastal city, regional climate planning still matters:
Flood-resilient infrastructure planning Sustainable groundwater management Smart urban development strategies
Understanding global climate trends helps local communities prepare for future environmental challenges.
🔎 Final Takeaway
The climate crisis isn’t only about melting ice caps or rising oceans. Sometimes the biggest threat is quieter — the slow sinking of the ground beneath major cities. Of course our President does not care to acknowledge the issue, and thanks to Tom Howarth of BBC Science Focus Magazine
Awareness and proactive planning will be key to protecting communities worldwide. Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!
Post your community News, Events, and you can request placing a Paid ad on our Submissions Page.Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin
#BBC #climateChange #coastalCities #DoRaleighEnvironment #environment #globalScienceNews #infrastructureResilience #News #RaleighClimateNews #seaLevelRise #sinkingCities #Sustainability #urbanPlanning -
What Are Sinking Cities?
The Climate Crisis Beneath Our Feet
Here is a Summary of the Article I read in BBC Science Focus. For years, climate discussions have focused on rising sea levels as the primary threat to coastal communities. But new research suggests another danger may be even more urgent: cities themselves are sinking.
Scientists say land subsidence — the gradual sinking of the ground — is affecting many heavily populated coastal and river-delta cities, sometimes faster than the ocean is rising. This trend could dramatically increase flood risks and infrastructure damage worldwide.
Why Cities Are SinkingSeveral factors are driving this phenomenon:
Groundwater extraction: Pumping water from underground aquifers can cause soil to compact and sink. Urban development pressure: Heavy buildings and infrastructure compress soft soils. Natural geological processes: Sediment compaction and tectonic shifts also contribute. Climate impacts: Rising seas compound the risks when land is already subsiding.
These combined forces mean some cities face a “double hit” — sinking land plus rising oceans.
Cities Most at RiskMajor urban areas built on river deltas or coastal plains are particularly vulnerable. Examples often cited include:
New Orleans, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Several large U.S. coastal cities
In some places, subsidence is already increasing flooding risks and threatening infrastructure like roads, railways, and buildings.
Why This Matters NowUnlike sudden disasters, subsidence happens gradually — often just millimeters per year. That slow pace can make the danger easier to ignore, even as risks quietly accumulate.
However, long-term impacts may include:More frequent flooding Infrastructure instability Coastal habitat loss Increased economic and insurance costs
Experts say monitoring land movement should become a routine part of urban planning.
The Bigger Climate ConversationThis issue doesn’t replace sea-level rise concerns — it amplifies them. When cities sink while seas rise, flood risk accelerates dramatically.
The takeaway: climate resilience isn’t just about oceans — it’s also about what’s happening underground.
📍 What It Means Locally (Triangle Perspective)
While Raleigh isn’t a coastal city, regional climate planning still matters:
Flood-resilient infrastructure planning Sustainable groundwater management Smart urban development strategies
Understanding global climate trends helps local communities prepare for future environmental challenges.
🔎 Final Takeaway
The climate crisis isn’t only about melting ice caps or rising oceans. Sometimes the biggest threat is quieter — the slow sinking of the ground beneath major cities. Of course our President does not care to acknowledge the issue, and thanks to Tom Howarth of BBC Science Focus Magazine
Awareness and proactive planning will be key to protecting communities worldwide. Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!
Post your community News, Events, and you can request placing a Paid ad on our Submissions Page.Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin
#BBC #climateChange #coastalCities #DoRaleighEnvironment #environment #globalScienceNews #infrastructureResilience #News #RaleighClimateNews #seaLevelRise #sinkingCities #Sustainability #urbanPlanning -
What Are Sinking Cities?
The Climate Crisis Beneath Our Feet
Here is a Summary of the Article I read in BBC Science Focus. For years, climate discussions have focused on rising sea levels as the primary threat to coastal communities. But new research suggests another danger may be even more urgent: cities themselves are sinking.
Scientists say land subsidence — the gradual sinking of the ground — is affecting many heavily populated coastal and river-delta cities, sometimes faster than the ocean is rising. This trend could dramatically increase flood risks and infrastructure damage worldwide.
Why Cities Are SinkingSeveral factors are driving this phenomenon:
Groundwater extraction: Pumping water from underground aquifers can cause soil to compact and sink. Urban development pressure: Heavy buildings and infrastructure compress soft soils. Natural geological processes: Sediment compaction and tectonic shifts also contribute. Climate impacts: Rising seas compound the risks when land is already subsiding.
These combined forces mean some cities face a “double hit” — sinking land plus rising oceans.
Cities Most at RiskMajor urban areas built on river deltas or coastal plains are particularly vulnerable. Examples often cited include:
New Orleans, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Several large U.S. coastal cities
In some places, subsidence is already increasing flooding risks and threatening infrastructure like roads, railways, and buildings.
Why This Matters NowUnlike sudden disasters, subsidence happens gradually — often just millimeters per year. That slow pace can make the danger easier to ignore, even as risks quietly accumulate.
However, long-term impacts may include:More frequent flooding Infrastructure instability Coastal habitat loss Increased economic and insurance costs
Experts say monitoring land movement should become a routine part of urban planning.
The Bigger Climate ConversationThis issue doesn’t replace sea-level rise concerns — it amplifies them. When cities sink while seas rise, flood risk accelerates dramatically.
The takeaway: climate resilience isn’t just about oceans — it’s also about what’s happening underground.
📍 What It Means Locally (Triangle Perspective)
While Raleigh isn’t a coastal city, regional climate planning still matters:
Flood-resilient infrastructure planning Sustainable groundwater management Smart urban development strategies
Understanding global climate trends helps local communities prepare for future environmental challenges.
🔎 Final Takeaway
The climate crisis isn’t only about melting ice caps or rising oceans. Sometimes the biggest threat is quieter — the slow sinking of the ground beneath major cities. Of course our President does not care to acknowledge the issue, and thanks to Tom Howarth of BBC Science Focus Magazine
Awareness and proactive planning will be key to protecting communities worldwide. Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!
Post your community News, Events, and you can request placing a Paid ad on our Submissions Page.Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin
#BBC #climateChange #coastalCities #DoRaleighEnvironment #environment #globalScienceNews #infrastructureResilience #News #RaleighClimateNews #seaLevelRise #sinkingCities #Sustainability #urbanPlanning -
What Are Sinking Cities?
The Climate Crisis Beneath Our Feet
Here is a Summary of the Article I read in BBC Science Focus. For years, climate discussions have focused on rising sea levels as the primary threat to coastal communities. But new research suggests another danger may be even more urgent: cities themselves are sinking.
Scientists say land subsidence — the gradual sinking of the ground — is affecting many heavily populated coastal and river-delta cities, sometimes faster than the ocean is rising. This trend could dramatically increase flood risks and infrastructure damage worldwide.
Why Cities Are SinkingSeveral factors are driving this phenomenon:
Groundwater extraction: Pumping water from underground aquifers can cause soil to compact and sink. Urban development pressure: Heavy buildings and infrastructure compress soft soils. Natural geological processes: Sediment compaction and tectonic shifts also contribute. Climate impacts: Rising seas compound the risks when land is already subsiding.
These combined forces mean some cities face a “double hit” — sinking land plus rising oceans.
Cities Most at RiskMajor urban areas built on river deltas or coastal plains are particularly vulnerable. Examples often cited include:
New Orleans, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Several large U.S. coastal cities
In some places, subsidence is already increasing flooding risks and threatening infrastructure like roads, railways, and buildings.
Why This Matters NowUnlike sudden disasters, subsidence happens gradually — often just millimeters per year. That slow pace can make the danger easier to ignore, even as risks quietly accumulate.
However, long-term impacts may include:More frequent flooding Infrastructure instability Coastal habitat loss Increased economic and insurance costs
Experts say monitoring land movement should become a routine part of urban planning.
The Bigger Climate ConversationThis issue doesn’t replace sea-level rise concerns — it amplifies them. When cities sink while seas rise, flood risk accelerates dramatically.
The takeaway: climate resilience isn’t just about oceans — it’s also about what’s happening underground.
📍 What It Means Locally (Triangle Perspective)
While Raleigh isn’t a coastal city, regional climate planning still matters:
Flood-resilient infrastructure planning Sustainable groundwater management Smart urban development strategies
Understanding global climate trends helps local communities prepare for future environmental challenges.
🔎 Final Takeaway
The climate crisis isn’t only about melting ice caps or rising oceans. Sometimes the biggest threat is quieter — the slow sinking of the ground beneath major cities. Of course our President does not care to acknowledge the issue, and thanks to Tom Howarth of BBC Science Focus Magazine
Awareness and proactive planning will be key to protecting communities worldwide. Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!
Post your community News, Events, and you can request placing a Paid ad on our Submissions Page.Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin
#BBC #climateChange #coastalCities #DoRaleighEnvironment #environment #globalScienceNews #infrastructureResilience #News #RaleighClimateNews #seaLevelRise #sinkingCities #Sustainability #urbanPlanning -
What Are Sinking Cities?
The Climate Crisis Beneath Our Feet
Here is a Summary of the Article I read in BBC Science Focus. For years, climate discussions have focused on rising sea levels as the primary threat to coastal communities. But new research suggests another danger may be even more urgent: cities themselves are sinking.
Scientists say land subsidence — the gradual sinking of the ground — is affecting many heavily populated coastal and river-delta cities, sometimes faster than the ocean is rising. This trend could dramatically increase flood risks and infrastructure damage worldwide.
Why Cities Are SinkingSeveral factors are driving this phenomenon:
Groundwater extraction: Pumping water from underground aquifers can cause soil to compact and sink. Urban development pressure: Heavy buildings and infrastructure compress soft soils. Natural geological processes: Sediment compaction and tectonic shifts also contribute. Climate impacts: Rising seas compound the risks when land is already subsiding.
These combined forces mean some cities face a “double hit” — sinking land plus rising oceans.
Cities Most at RiskMajor urban areas built on river deltas or coastal plains are particularly vulnerable. Examples often cited include:
New Orleans, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Several large U.S. coastal cities
In some places, subsidence is already increasing flooding risks and threatening infrastructure like roads, railways, and buildings.
Why This Matters NowUnlike sudden disasters, subsidence happens gradually — often just millimeters per year. That slow pace can make the danger easier to ignore, even as risks quietly accumulate.
However, long-term impacts may include:More frequent flooding Infrastructure instability Coastal habitat loss Increased economic and insurance costs
Experts say monitoring land movement should become a routine part of urban planning.
The Bigger Climate ConversationThis issue doesn’t replace sea-level rise concerns — it amplifies them. When cities sink while seas rise, flood risk accelerates dramatically.
The takeaway: climate resilience isn’t just about oceans — it’s also about what’s happening underground.
📍 What It Means Locally (Triangle Perspective)
While Raleigh isn’t a coastal city, regional climate planning still matters:
Flood-resilient infrastructure planning Sustainable groundwater management Smart urban development strategies
Understanding global climate trends helps local communities prepare for future environmental challenges.
🔎 Final Takeaway
The climate crisis isn’t only about melting ice caps or rising oceans. Sometimes the biggest threat is quieter — the slow sinking of the ground beneath major cities. Of course our President does not care to acknowledge the issue, and thanks to Tom Howarth of BBC Science Focus Magazine
Awareness and proactive planning will be key to protecting communities worldwide. Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!
Post your community News, Events, and you can request placing a Paid ad on our Submissions Page.Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin
#BBC #climateChange #coastalCities #DoRaleighEnvironment #environment #globalScienceNews #infrastructureResilience #News #RaleighClimateNews #seaLevelRise #sinkingCities #Sustainability #urbanPlanning