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United States
Mapping Vaccine Availability
As vaccination rates increase across the U.S., states are broadening vaccine availability. ABC News released this map yesterday showing state vaccine availability policies, including dates when vaccines were, or will be, made available to anyone aged 16 or over. Thirty-one states and Washington, D.C. currently offer vaccines to anyone over 16 with a high-risk medical condition, while at least 19 states offer vaccines to anyone over 16 years old. According to the Food and Drug Administration’s guidelines, patients must be at least 16 to receive the Pfizer vaccine and 18 to receive the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. The latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control show that 30% of the U.S. population has received at least one vaccine dose, and 16.9% have been fully innoculated.
This map depicts the current state policies for COVID-19 vaccine availability. Click on the map to learn more.
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Taiwan
Deadly Train Crash
At least 48 people were killed early this morning when a train in Taiwan crashed and derailed while entering a tunnel. The crash, Taiwan’s worst train accident in decades, was caused by a construction vehicle that had slipped onto the tracks at the tunnel entrance. The train is estimated to have had approximately 500 passengers and was traveling from the capital Taipei to Taitung. Although generally considered to be safe, Taiwan has had multiple accidents caused by human error in the past few years. Most notably, a faulty speed alert system caused a train derailment in 2018 that took the lives of 30 people.
This map depicts the location of the deadly train crash. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: AFP
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United States
Amtrak Infrastructure Expansion
On Wednesday, President Biden released his American Jobs Plan, which includes plans for investing in infrastructure, economic recovery, climate change, social equity, and more. Within the ambitious plan, $80 billion has been allocated specifically for a proposed railroad expansion. Amtrak has released a statement on its vision to grow rail service and connect cities across America, hoping to service 20 million more passengers and reach diverse populations. The proposed network of railways would create over 30 new routes in 15 additional states, and would “create jobs, improve the quality of life, reduce carbon emissions and generate economic growth,” according to Amtrak’s statement. The rail company also plans to revitalize dozens of bridges, stations, and tunnels in the Northeast Corridor that require immediate repairs.
This map depicts the proposed new or enhanced services across the country. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: Formed by an underwater volcanic eruption in 2014, what island is considered to be the world’s youngest?
A: Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai
Located in the archipelago of Tonga, Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai was formed after an underwater volcano eruption sent ash and rock to the surface of the ocean, where it solidfied and became an island. Although underwater eruptions are not uncommon, Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai is one of only three islands fromed in the last 150 years that has reamined intact for more than few months. Scientist first idetified signs of life on the island, including pink flowering plants, terns, and owls, in 2019.
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Q: What ocean current, named for a famous geographer, produces up to 20% of the total worldwide marine fish catch?
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