A DIY BirdNET-Pi fork (Avian Visitors) adds a kachō-e collage overlay for real-time avian detection on a Raspberry Pi, detailing hardware costs (~$80), setup steps, and optional public exposure via Cloudflare or Home Assistant integration.
A New Yorker feature follows a group of Americans using the Netherlands’ DAFT visa and a relocation outfit to emigrate, detailing concrete costs, regulatory pathways, and the broader political/economic push factors behind expatriation.
NYC congestion pricing ($9 toll) reduced traffic, accidents, noise complaints, and particulate pollution by about 22% in the priced zone during the first half-year, with spillover benefits to the metro area.
NYC’s congestion pricing reduced PM2.5 by 22% in six months, with notable intra-city and metro-area air-quality improvements and substantial traffic reductions in the toll zone.
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