How "Panda Diplomacy" Led To Conservation Success
For decades, panda policy has guided conservation advancements. Now, pandas in the US are being returned to China.
Source: sciencefriday.com
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Breakfast links: Administrative issues hampering nonprofits' use of DC homelessness aid – Greater Greater Washington
DC housing nonprofits returning federal aid for unhoused due to staffing and administrative challenges. Regional tap water has odd taste due to prevalence of algae byproducts. Baltimore considers land bank to tackle vacant housing crisis.
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Breakfast links: WMATA prepares for its next budget approval
WMATA works to secure more funding as rail and bus ridership rebuilds. Hazardous air quality has greatest effect on DC’s unhoused residents. DC Streetcar extension gets another delay.
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Breakfast links: WMATA launches new fare program for low-income riders
New WMATA program to provide half-price fares to low-income riders. Pollution from vehicles, wildfires bringing down DC’s air quality. Downtown DC BID aiming for more parks, retail, universities in revitalization plan.
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Breakfast links: Prince George's residents cautiously hopeful about Blue Line corridor development – Greater Greater Washington
Prince George’s County residents excited, but cautious about new development after prior failures. DC Downtown comeback plan seeking area resident feedback and ideas. DC ranks number one in urban parks, while many argue there is much to be desired.
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Breakfast links: MARC trains one step closer to running through to Virginia, Delaware
MDOT announces plans to extend MARC into Virginia, Delaware. 14th Street Bridge to undergo $90 million in renovations. Amazon applies for $152 million in HQ2 incentives from Virginia.
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Breakfast links: DC Housing Authority internal audit uncovers evidence of employee wrongdoing
DC Housing Authority employees accused of misconduct. VRE trains delayed after crash. Competing rent regulation bills spark debate in Montgomery County
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Breakfast links: MWCOG report finds housing segregation rising in region
Metropolitan Washington Regional Fair Housing Plan cites rising segregation in the Washington region. Metro Red Line to start running trains every eight minutes all day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Vietnamese Eden Center business owners call for equity in redevelopment plan.
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Breakfast links: Bike/pedestrian improvements and new train hall planned for New Carrollton Metro
Bike and pedestrian improvements planned for New Carrollton Metro station. Elrich was certified as the primary winner in the Montgomery County executive race after a recount. Purple Line light rail construction ramps up soon
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Breakfast links: Barry Farm redevelopment to start construction on first new building
Barry Farm redevelopment to start construction in September. Metro safety drill in Ashburn delayed due to rust on tracks. Baltimore protest to address homelessness crisis comes to City Hall.
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