Category «Transportation»

How to find the right coronavirus test for new U.S. travel rules

Washington Post: “The United States on Monday [December 6, 2021] began requiring all inbound international travelers to show proof of a negative coronavirus test taken within a day of their flight to enter the country. The requirement is mandatory for anyone at least 2 years old, even American citizens and legal residents, regardless of vaccination …

Subjects: Health Care, Medicine, Transportation

U.S. to extend transit mask mandate through mid-March

White House Fact Sheet: President Biden Announces New Actions to Protect Americans Against the Delta and Omicron Variants as We Battle COVID-⁠19 this Winter: “Today, President Biden will announce new actions to combat COVID-19 as the United States heads into the winter months and with the emergence of a new variant, Omicron. The United States has come …

Subjects: Economy, Government Documents, Health Care, Medicine, Transportation

Mapped: What post-Roe America could look like

Axios – “If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, the average American could have to travel around 125 miles to reach the nearest abortion provider, compared to the current average of 25 miles, according to the Myers Abortion Facility database. State of play: 12 states will immediately restrict abortion if Roe disappears, and others …

Subjects: Civil Liberties, Courts, Government Documents, Health Care, Knowledge Management, Legal Research, Privacy, Transportation

Next Big Things in Tech 2021

Fast Company: “Some of the world’s most intriguing innovations are so new that their full impact is yet to be felt. This is what we’re highlighting in the inaugural edition of Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech. The 65 honorees on our list, which includes global giants as well as intrepid startups, often harness …

Subjects: AI, Economy, Education, Energy, Food and Nutrition, Health Care, Internet, Transportation

Crunch at Ports May Mean Crisis for American Farms

The New York Times – “…Backlogs and cancellations are hitting growers as costs rise, profits slump and overseas customers shop elsewhere. A supply chain crisis for imports has grabbed national headlines and attracted the attention of the Biden administration, as shoppers fret about securing gifts in time for the holidays and as strong consumer demand …

Subjects: Economy, Financial System, Food and Nutrition, Transportation

New nationwide ebike battery recycling program

Fast Company: “…E-bike battery recycling programs are common in Europe, where e-bike use has been more popular, but in the U.S., the infrastructure is lacking. In 2022, though, that will change, with the launch of an industry-wide electric bicycle battery recycling program, a joint effort from PeopleForBikes, a bicycle trade association and advocacy organization, and …

Subjects: Energy, Environmental Law, Transportation

Deeply Rooted: History’s Lessons for Equity in Northern Virginia

“Today’s health disparities reflect deep social divides in Northern Virginia. Decades of public health research have shown that education, income, housing, and other social conditions are powerful determinants of life expectancy and disease rates. Disparities in these living conditions, along with the harmful health effects of chronic exposure to discrimination, are products of the history …

Subjects: Civil Liberties, Freedom of Information, Government Documents, Health Care, Housing, Libraries, Transportation

Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, November 14, 2021

Via LLRX – Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, November 14, 202 – Privacy and security issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly …

Subjects: Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, E-Records, Education, Internet, Legal Research, Privacy, Social Media, Transportation

Marine Traffic

“MarineTraffic is the world’s leading provider of ship tracking and maritime intelligence. We are dedicated to making actionable information easily accessible. Monitoring vessel movements is at the core of what we do. Building on a base of data gathered from our network of coastal AIS-receiving stations, supplemented by satellite receivers, we apply algorithms and integrate …

Subjects: Economy, Environmental Law, Knowledge Management, Transportation