Small Town Happiness

Compare two stereotypes: the romantic image of rustic, rural towns; and the dynamic nature of vital urban centers. Cities are Continue reading →

Recovery Disparaties

The US economy is recovering! From 2000 until 2015, 6.8 million jobs were created. That’s good news. The figures for Continue reading →

Mass Extinction In Progress

Oops. “Yet since the dawn of civilisation, humanity has caused the loss of 83% of all wild mammals and half Continue reading →

Record High Carbon Dioxide

Atmospheric carbon dioxide reached a new high in April. “The average concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was 410.31 Continue reading →

Gun Control Up Ownership Down

Despite the impressive influence the gun lobby exerts in the US, gun ownership is down and the number of people Continue reading →

Divergence Within US Life Expectancy

Life expectancy is a simple number, but the reality is complex. In general, life expectancy in the US has grown Continue reading →

Record Low Alaskan Ice

Alaska’s freakish warming spells have been about 20F higher than normal. The consequence has been a dramatic and surprising drop Continue reading →

Data That Matters April 2018

In America, there are 13 empty houses for every homeless American. The richest 1% now hold more than half the Continue reading →