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Another Advance in Aging — Here's yet another reason communities need to be livable and age-friendly for people of all ages. U.S. life expectancies have gone up for the first time in four years. The reason: Lower death rates for cancer and drug overdoses. The numbers: For males, it's 76 years and 2 months; for females, 81 years and 1 month. Source: Associated Press ► |
Cities Are Putting a Halt on Salt — The chemicals used to clear ice and snow from streets and sidewalks seep into groundwater and impact plants, animals, coffee machines (you read that right) and more. Learn how and why communities in Massachusetts, Montana and upstate New York are weaning themselves from salt in their road diets.
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College Applications Are Due February 28 — The Walking College is a remote-learning fellowship that teaches participants about walkable design, navigating the public policy process, effectively engaging decision makers, and fostering local walkability. Source: America Walks ► |
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| Registration is open for the National Walking Summit. Hosted by America Walks, the gathering takes place in St. Louis, Missouri, March 10–11. The theme: Connecting Communities, Overcoming Barriers. |
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