Fast Company: “The delta variant of the COVID-19 coronavirus has public health officials the world over very worried. That variant, first seen in India and known by its identifier B1617, has now spread to more than 80 countries around the globe and is quickly becoming the dominant strain in the countries it has reached. The… Continue Reading
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Making it easier to find government agencies
USA.gov Blog: “Finding contact information for a federal department or agency is a top task at USA.gov and USAGov en Español. Our A-Z Index of U.S. Government Departments and Agencies directory is a popular feature and the result of many years of user testing and website user metrics. Over time, we’ve noticed a pain point… Continue Reading
NOAA – Hurricane safety, explained
“Hurricanes are powerful storms that bring life-threatening hazards to people living in both coastal and inland communities. Though you may first think of wind when envisioning a hurricane, water hazards are historically the most deadly. In this explainer, we will review the three major hazards of hurricanes — storm surge, heavy rainfall, and strong wind… Continue Reading
A new map called River Runner lets you trace the long path of water throughout the U.S.
“Watch the path of a raindrop from anywhere in the contiguous United States…” Fast Company – This map lets you fly along the path of a drop of water from any place in the U.S. “Click on any spot or enter an address, and it will show where the water is likely to flow. Good… Continue Reading
EPA – Climate Change Indicators in the United States
“The Earth’s climate is changing. Temperatures are rising, snow and rainfall patterns are shifting, and more extreme climate events – like heavy rainstorms and record high temperatures – are already happening. Many of these observed changes are linked to the rising levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in our atmosphere, caused by human… Continue Reading
Climate Change Indicators in the United States
BBC – US environmental agency releases climate report delayed by Trump: “The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said for the first time that climate change is being driven at least in part by humans. The agency made the acknowledgement in a new report that had been delayed by the Trump White House since 2017.… Continue Reading
Welcome to the EU Council Library LibGuides
European Council, Council of the European Union: “The Council Library guides provide a selection of information resources relevant to the work of the Council of the EU and the European Council: information databases, (e)journals, (e)books, articles and EU publications. Search the online Eureka catalogue to discover the full collections.” Search All Guides, By Group, By… Continue Reading
Fake Comments: How U.S. Companies & Partisans Hack Democracy to Undermine Your Voice
New York State Office of the Attorney General Latitia James released the report on May 10, 2021. “On June 19, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) received a comment from Kenneth Langsam of Nassau, New York. Mr. Langsam had written to express support for the proposed repeal of regulations that require internet service providers to… Continue Reading
Finding a vaccine just got very very easy
“NEW: Finding a vaccine just got very very easy. Know someone who wants to find a vaccine? Text your zip code to 438829 (getvax). And see what happens… — Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) April 30, 2021. 12News.com “The White House COVID-19 Response Team has launched a new texting service for those interested in getting the COVID-19… Continue Reading
Who is “Public” Data Really For?
LitHub: “…Both words—“public” and “open”—invite a question: For whom? Despite the efforts of Mae and Gareth, and Tom Grundner and many others, the internet as it exists is hardly a public space. Many people still find themselves excluded from full participation. Access to anything posted on a city web page or on a .gov domain… Continue Reading
CDC – Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
CDC Guidance For Fully Vaccinated People along with a one page infographic [h/t Pete Weiss] Overview Guiding Principles for Fully Vaccinated People Recommendations for Visiting with Others in Indoor Private Settings Recommendations for Large Gatherings Recommendations for Other Personal or Social Activities Outside the Home Recommendations for Travel Recommendations for Isolation, Quarantine and Testing See… Continue Reading
USPTO chief information officer most excited about new search algorithms
FedScoop – “New search algorithms for relevant prior art most excite the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s CIO right now. USPTO created the machine-learning algorithms to increase the speed at which patents are examined by importing relevant prior art — all information on its claim of originality — into pending applications sent to art units, said Jamie Holcombe. Filtering… Continue Reading
