Here’s something to consider before embarking on a decades-long endeavor to convince everyone that your house is haunted
The Perils of Trying to Sell Your Haunted House
Educating Kids is Our Greatest Victory In The BP Oil Spill Settlement
Weekly Links: The money used to educate kids about science may be the most influential and significant piece of the multi-billion dollar settlement agreement with BP. Plus, a transit-oriented soccer league is developing in Atlanta, a new study shows exposure to television news decreases your ability to discern fact from opinion, and e-scooter companies are finally being sued for negligence.
Decoding Georgia’s 2018 Ballot Questions – Updated with Results
Updated 11/07/2018 with election night results. From protecting the environment to the controversial issue of creating business courts, here’s what you need to know about those constitutional questions on your ballot.
Ice Displaces Water, So Melting Ice Won’t Cause Oceans to Rise
Weekly Links: water does expand when it freezes, but this theory is missing some critical facts. Plus, the Supreme Court isn’t buying the argument that advertising toxic substances is a protected speech under the 1st Amendment. And, more parking is needed for the Olympics, so Tokyo’s famous fish market has to go.
Why Does the Media Feel Like it Wasn’t Warned About Hurricane Michael?
Major media outlets said they had no warning about Hurricane Michael’s intensity. While the storm’s strength was unexpected, the real culprit is the media’s disinterest in understanding and reporting on the intricacies and difficulties of weather forecasting.
Should 92°F in October Be Considered a Heat Wave?
The term “heat wave” and excessive heat warnings are generally reserved for unusually uncomfortable and hazardous conditions. The weather doesn’t really meet that criteria right now, but perhaps we should still issue advisories for when temperatures are simply abnormal.
Oh Yeah, Transit is Supposed to Go On The Beltline
Weekly Links: This week, facing pressure, MARTA adds more light rail for the Beltline while cutting funding for Emory rail. Also, this month is on pace to be the hottest September on record in Atlanta. Plus, Georgia finally got its very own model solar zoning ordinance!
Disorder in the Supreme Court: Four Ways to Resolve the Partisan Chaos
Expanding the Supreme Court and ending lifetime tenure for justices could make the Court less political and our lives much less stressful