Calls for Two Crew Members in Cab of Every Train
Opinion piece arguing for mandatory two person crews on freight and passenger trains. Cites 2015 Philadelphia derailment eight dead and 200 injured, April derailment near Philadelphia, and multiple state bills. Highlights two person crew as essential backup to Positive Train Control and beeper alerts. References FRA rule draft and public comment period through May 16.
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Why your fruit trees may not be setting fruit this year
Warm February and cold March followed by another cold spell can kill blossoms and set. Timing of freezes relative to leaf growth matters, with early bloomers sometimes protected by heat stored in leaves. Pollinator availability also affects fruit set, so numbers of honey bees bumble bees and hover flies influence outcomes.
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Earth Day taps Paris Climate Agreement amid energy poverty fears
As Earth Day highlights the Paris Climate Agreement at the UN, critics argue the plan risks higher energy costs and job losses. Heritage Foundation and Inhofe warn of double digit electricity price increases and weakened household finances, while supporters note global emission targets and cleaner power.
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Mediterranean diet may shield brain and heart health
Dear Doctor K notes that observational studies link the Mediterranean diet to lower Alzheimer's risk, while acknowledging causation is unproven. Randomized trials are rare. a 2013 Spanish study suggested brain size benefits, but results are not definitive. Dr Komaroff, Harvard Medical School, discusses questions and contact details.
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