Earth’s CO2 Passes the 400 PPM Threshold–Maybe Permanently Carbon dioxide levels often hit lows in September, but now remain above a crucial benchmark   cross-posted on Facebook

Superblocks: How Barcelona is taking city streets back from cars Modern cities are designed for cars. But the city of Barcelona is testing out an urban design trick that can give cities back to pedestrians. Read more: http… cross-posted on Facebook

“Since The Arizona Republic began publication in 1890, we have never endorsed a Democrat over a Republican for president. Never. This reflects a deep philosophical appreciation for conservative ideals and Republican principles.”Endorsement: Hillary Clinton is the only choice to move America ahead The Arizona Republic editorial board endorses Hillary Clinton for president. cross-posted on Facebook

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IMPORTANT – Save The Day The world’s biggest celebrities explain why it is Important that you vote on November 8! Visit: http://ift.tt/2cRHYMJ to find out how you can register t… cross-posted on Facebook

NPR In its ruling, the state’s highest court cited Boston police data and a 2014 report by the ACLU of Massachusetts. cross-posted on Facebook

“But why spoil a dramatic-sounding talking point by getting into the facts?”Share The Facts Share The Facts cross-posted on Facebook

“but [the] size of the bowl is way too small. […] Imagine a bowl full of 3.25 million Skittles” For context, imagine you have four dunk tanks of skittles…Trump Jr.’s Terrorism-Skittles Bowl Analogy Here is the proper Skittles analogy. cross-posted on Facebook

Native Rights and Concerns at Standing Rock: The Important Role of Science – The Equation Over the past months, we have all had an opportunity to see democracy in action with all its challenges.  No, I don’t mean the endless coverage of the presidential campaign.  I am talking about people taking action to protect the …

FactCheck.org Donald Trump said many people are working two jobs largely “because of this horrible Obamacare.” We can detect no relationship between the health care law and the likelihood of workers holding multiple jobs. cross-posted on Facebook

How Breitbart Conquered the Media Political reporters were taken aback by Hillary Clinton’s charge that half of Trump’s supporters are prejudiced. Few bothered to investigate the claim itself. cross-posted on Facebook

Wish I’d been part of this mapping mission!Ship found in Arctic 168 years after doomed Northwest Passage attempt Exclusive: Perfectly preserved HMS Terror vessel sank during disastrous expedition led by British explorer Sir John Franklin cross-posted on Facebook

That last bit is a little concerning.xkcd: Earth Temperature Timeline cross-posted on Facebook