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When we think of infrastructure, it’s almost always in terms of connection and exchange: roads, bridges, pipelines, telephone lines, waste sites. But walls (and fences) are one kind of infrastructure that, obviously, does not connect people. They have, of course, been tremendously important throughout history, from China to Berlin. Usually these walls are meant to keep people out (or shut people in), but sometimes they’re for wildlife. Probably the most famous example is Australia’s Rabbit-Proof Fence (actually several fences) that was supposed to exclude invasive rabbits. … [Read more...] about Border Walls Aren’t Just Political Objects—They’re Ecological Barriers, Too

While the new stimulus package agreed to by Congress does include a second round of stimulus checks, this time they will only be worth up to $600 per person instead of the $1,200 maximum value Americans received earlier in the year. Like with the CARES Act that was passed in March, the new stimulus package also includes supplemental weekly federal unemployment benefits, but this time those supplemental benefits are for $300 a week, instead of the previous $600 a week. … [Read more...] about Second stimulus checks will be worth $600: What you need to know

That distinction aside, the basic idea is pretty much the same—though with a few noteworthy twists. First, in addition to allowing you to create your own custom email address for direct-to-the-service subscriptions (using the newslettrs.app domain), Newslettrs has a thoughtful Explore section that lets you subscribe to certain newsletters from right within the website, with just a couple quick clicks. The list of options is a little sparse at the moment, but if you find something you like, the experience couldn’t be much easier. … [Read more...] about Don’t clutter your inbox with newsletters. Use these awesome apps instead