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Searching for maps identifying surface water quality in the United States through a Google search on Chrome, here are some of the most relevant results from federal and state governmental sources: WaterQualityWatch USGS creates “Real-time” maps which track short-term changes (over several hours) of water quality. Although the general appearance of the map changes veryContinue reading “Surface Water Quality”

Searching for maps identifying sources of water pollution in the United States through Google searches on Chrome, the first four relevant results were the following: USGS Interactive Map – 40 Years of Water-Quality Data This U.S. Geological Survey interactive map provides a comprehensive, long-term look at changes in the quality of our nation’s rivers andContinue reading “Sources of Water Pollution”

1. Mapping Environmental Justice Just a Few Clicks Away Published: April 14, 2021 In the neighborhood straddling MD Route 26 in West Baltimore, just north of the Mondawmin Mall, residents grapple daily with dirty air, vehicle-choked roads, potentially hazardous industrial plants and a scourge of lead-tainted homes. Consider, too, the residents themselves. The typical familyContinue reading “Miscellaneous”

American Public Transportation Industry Footprint Interactive Map American Public Transportation Association is a nonprofit international organization. Ninety percent of public transportation is a member of this organization. This interactive map allows the user to explore nationwide transportation data, including bus and train stations locations, train routes, and manufacturing companies. Methodology: This website was found byContinue reading “Mass Transit Accessibility”

Common Age Groups, across racial distributions, within the U.S Pew Research Center: There was a higher proportion of 27-year-olds in the United States than individuals of any other age in 2018. For white Americans, most common age was 58. Non-Hispanic whites are significantly older than Americans because they were the “biggest population gainers” from theContinue reading “racial, ethnic, age demographics”

The two most relevant results of a Google search about the geographical distribution of educational attainment – educational levels of the population- in the United States, are: Educational Attainment Visualizations – Census Bureau A typical Census Bureau visualization is a visual presentation of data made with charts, tables, maps, and other graphic elements. Visualizations areContinue reading “Educational Attainment”

The Future of Careers at the Intersection of ClimateChange and Public Health: What Can Job Postingsand an Employer Survey Tell Us? This article published by the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, researchers trace the relationship between climate change and the job market for those in the public health field through job postings.Continue reading “Occupational Characteristics”

U.S.A’s largest renewable energy source comes from wind The United States also employs photovoltaic (PV) systems to capture both direct and scattered sunlight (radiation). Solar energy infrastructure functions more efficiently within the southwestern portion of the U.S because that region receives the largest proportion of available solar radiation. Annual Solar Radiation Map U.S.A

Methodology: I searched for the following terms on the open web using the google search engine. I chose the .gov and the Center for Biological Diversity results because of their authoritative, current and comprehensive nature.

Methodology: Searching for a map of providers of health care services in the united states using the google search engine on Chrome produced the following relevant results: ArcGIS U.S. Healthcare Sites Build interactive maps that explain your data and encourage users to explore. Map your own data and gain perspective by adding the authoritative location-basedContinue reading “Health Care Services”