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News items for February 25, 2021

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  • 1. Student loan debt forgiveness is essential to the middle class

    A detailed look at how the problem started and why canceling debt is sorely needed.

    Vox Economics Tweet This
  • 2. King County judge rules in favor of renter protection

    The ruling almost entirely upholds three tenant protection ordinances passed by the Seattle City Council last year.

    SCC Insight Renters Tweet This
  • 3. The most important pedestrian safety document you’ve never heard of

    There is one old Federal Highway Administration document that is critical to getting safe streets.

    America Walks Pedestrians Tweet This
  • 4. Views: Let’s build clean and just transportation in WA

    What would it take to finish the job?

    Front and Centered Transportation Tweet This
  • 5. “A lot of our infrastructure systems have a tipping point”

    What happened in Texas is a warning for the rest of America.

    The New York Times Climate Emergency Tweet This
  • 6. Can Oregon stem the loss of complex kelp ecosystems?

    The shrimp, and therefore the grey whales, depend on local seaweed sources.

    Oregon Public Broadcasting Oceans Tweet This
  • 7. Watch: How do cities get fresh water?

    A virtual dive into sourcing the clean water on which we all depend.

    The Urbanist Water Tweet This
  • 8. How to convince a NIMBY to build more housing

    The secret phrase to use, according to research.

    Vox Housing Affordability Tweet This
  • 9. “They drill-baby-drilled themselves right out of business”

    Who will clean up the stain of oil wells when the companies are going bankrupt?

    The Guardian Oil Wells Tweet This
  • 10. Listen: Why one solution to wildfires is neglected

    It’s incredibly difficult to get the prescribed burns we need.

    The News Tribune Wildfires Tweet This

More News from February 25, 2021

  • Hitting net zero by 2050 could add $1 trillion to the U.S. economy

    The upfront investments in a clean economy will reap enormous economic rewards in the future.

    Fast Company Net Zero Tweet This
  • Who needs to cut 91% of their carbon emissions?

    The answer might surprise you.

    Vox Emissions Tweet This
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