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Tracking ocean temperatures, upper-level winds, and tropical waves of low pressure will help Texas weather watchers spot a ...
Not every unusual surface feature is a sign of water on Mars, and studies like this one help clarify where and how we continue our search for signs of life. In space exploration, ruling out ...
The fee would be based on the amount of impervious surface area on a property, which determines how much stormwater it sheds into the city’s aging drainage system. For single-family homes, the bill ...
It’s that time of year when studded tires are cautiously swapped for smoother treads; when the plow drivers’ working days are waning; when the shoe rack holds snowboots and sandals alike. Just when ...
The risk is $11 billion and contamination of waterways and parkland for generations to come. And gridlock for a decade during construction. The reward is possible reduction in the commuting time ...
Maple trees in urban environments show signs of stress due to the urban heat island effect. Impervious surfaces like pavement retain heat and disrupt water absorption, stressing trees and making ...
Impervious surfaces such as driveways, roads, parking lots, patios, and walkways do not allow rainwater to pass through the substrate into the ground. Instead, they cause rain water to run off at an ...
The monthly fee, which will initially be 30 cents for every 250 square feet of impervious surface, such as rooftops and driveways where water can’t get into the ground and runs into the city’s ...
Starting Jan. 1, non-residential properties will start being billed for their paved or “impervious” surfaces by the St. Louis region’s sewer utility — equipping it with funding designated ...
Fees are based on the number of square metres of impervious surface on a given site. Impervious coverings prevent stormwater from naturally seeping into the ground, with those flows instead ending ...
In accordance with the German Sustainability Strategy, new impervious surfaces are to be limited to less than 30 hectares per day nationwide. In order to verify whether this target is met ...