https://www.epa.gov/toxics-release-inventory-tri-program/tri-data-and-tools
Offers a list of tools to allow for searching of toxic chemical releases down to the state and county level. From the Environmental Protection Agency
Analyzes the changes in Virginia’s population as some localities continue to grow by double digits while others deal with slowing growth rates or declining population. From the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia
https://govbooktalk.gpo.gov/2016/12/19/the-u-s-governments-santa-tracking-mission/
Explains the history of how the Continental Air Defense Command got into the business of playing Santa Claus in 1955 because of an erroneous newspaper ad. Also tries to sell some
GPO merchandise. From the Government Publishing Office’s Government Book Talk Blog
Follow the countdown. Because tis the season! From the North American Aerospace Defense Command
http://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/publications/2016/acs/acsgeo-1.pdf
Highlights the history of how the concept of “rural” has been defined by the Census Bureau, the current delineations of urban and rural areas, and the relationship that exists between decennial censuses, the American Community Survey, and geography. From the Census Bureau
Announces the completion of the Chesapeake Bay High Resolution Land Cover Project to improve information about the features of the Bay watershed landscape. Enhances evaluation efforts on progress toward reducing the amount of pollution flowing into the Bay. From the Chesapeake Bay Program
https://www.epa.gov/national-aquatic-resource-surveys/national-lakes-assessment-2012-results
Reports on the results of a 2012 national assessment of the condition of lakes and reservoirs in the U.S. (released in December 2016). Includes the text of the public and technical reports, key findings, regional results, and an interactive data dashboard. From the Environmental Protection Agency
The number of worldwide deaths attributed to air pollution annually exceeds those from tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and road accidents combined. This World Energy Outlook Special Report presents a clean air scenario for pushing air pollution levels into a steep decline in all countries. Includes profiles for major countries and world regions. From the International Energy Agency