Richard Fineberg in 1984, when he was a policy analyst for Alaska’s governor in Juneau, the capital. Consumed by his research, he lived ascetically for a time in a cabin without indoor plumbing.Credit…Brian K. Allen By Richard Sandomir Nov. 1, 2024 When Richard A. Fineberg lived in a small cabin in central Alaska, overlooking a valley
Facial recognition: Coming soon to an airport near you
By Christine Chung The New York Times On a recent Thursday morning in Queens, travelers streamed through the exterior doors of La Guardia Airport’s Terminal C. Some were bleary-eyed — most hefted briefcases — as they checked bags and made their way to the security screening lines. It was business as usual, until some approached
How a series of air traffic control lapses nearly killed 131 people
By Sydney Ember and Emily Steel New York Times On a foggy Saturday morning in February, an air traffic controller cleared a FedEx cargo plane to land on Runway 18L at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas. A Southwest Airlines jet was on the same runway, but the controller said it would take off before FedEx’s
World’s Climate Report Card Says We’re Trying, but Urgently Need Improvement
By Brad Plumer The New York Times Eight years after world leaders approved a landmark agreement in Paris to fight climate change, countries have made only limited progress in staving off the most dangerous effects of global warming, according to the first official report card on the global climate treaty. Many of the worst-case climate
Airline Close Calls Happen Far More Often Than Previously Known
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Judge Rules in Favor of Montana Youths in a Landmark Climate Case
he court found that young people have a constitutional right to a healthful environment and that the state must consider potential climate damage when approving projects. Youth plaintiffs in Held v. State of Montana gathered in June at Pioneer Park in Helena, Mont.Credit…Janie Osborne for The New York Times By David Gelles and Mike Baker Aug. 14, 2023
Airlines are thriving as people keep traveling
By Niraj Chokshi The New York Times Summer travel is off to a roaring start, with little sign of a slowdown on the horizon. And airline executives say they are doing all they can to keep up, including contending with bad weather and congestion in the skies and on the ground. Three of the nation’s
Return to Office Enters the Desperation Phase
The next stage of getting workers back at their desks includes incentives like $10 to the charity of their choice — and consequences like poor performance evaluations if they don’t make the trek in. For 10 days, Salesforce is giving a $10 charitable donation per day on behalf of any employee who comes into the
Noise could take years off your life. Here’s how.
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Wirecutter: The Best Air Purifier
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