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planetizen.com > news > 2026 > 09 > 138339-google-will-remove-2000-acres-trees-oklahoma-save-water-while-building-new-data

Google will remove 2000 acres of trees in Oklahoma to save water while building new data center

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (446+ words) September 2, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT Google estimates removing cedar trees along 2,000 acres of the Arkansas River will save 100 million gallons of water. | Sarah Pratt Google is investing $30 million into water conservation in Oklahoma while simultaneously planning to build a 506-acre data center…...

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planetizen.com > news > 2026 > 08 > 138323-rhode-island-second-state-ban-scorched-earth-covenants-grocery-stores

Rhode Island the second state to ban “scorched-earth” covenants on grocery stores

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (390+ words) August 31, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT Woonsocket’s Price Rite is the only grocery store to serve the town’s 45,000 residents. | Google Street View Restrictive or “scorched-earth” covenants allow grocers to vacate stores but disallow future owners from selling food there, sometimes for decades, Lela…...

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planetizen.com > news > 2026 > 08 > 138293-nyc-creates-fast-track-court-tenants-unsafe-housing

NYC creates fast track court for tenants in unsafe housing

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (288+ words) August 26, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT Yesterday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new housing court fast track for tenants in unsafe apartments. It will require qualifying landlords to appear in court within five days of the city or a tenant…...

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planetizen.com > news > 2026 > 08 > 138281-tulsa-dissolves-city-county-planning-commission

Tulsa dissolves city-county planning commission

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (396+ words) August 25, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT After 73 years of joint planning with the county, Tulsa city councilors voted unanimously on Aug. 5 to form the city’s own planning commission. The Tulsa Metropolitan Planning Commission, which formerly oversaw both the city and the county’s planning,…...

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planetizen.com > news > 2026 > 08 > 138272-us-virgin-islands-are-facing-drought-disaster-us-government-declares

The US Virgin Islands are facing a “drought disaster,” US government declares

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (352+ words) August 24, 2026, 6:00 AM PDT U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. requested the United States declare a disaster so farmers could seek emergency federal loans. | Alexa Dayan U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. requested the declaration earlier in August, which will allow…...

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planetizen.com > news > 2026 > 08 > 138271-providence-train-station-gain-new-bus-hub

Providence train station to gain new bus hub

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (418+ words) August 24, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT The Rhode Island Transit Authority voted to build a new bus hub next to the Providence train station. | Wangkun Jia The Rhode Island Transit Authority voted unanimously on Thursday to build a new bus hub next to…...

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planetizen.com > features > 138262-why-colorado-river-water-conservation-agreement-so-hard-reach

Why a Colorado River water conservation agreement is so hard to reach

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (1434+ words) As the nation's two largest reservoirs hit their lowest levels on record, what would it take to avert the crisis? An expert weighs in. August 21, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT Lake Mead's low water levels, seen from the Hoover Dam. | Christopher Moswitzer This…...

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planetizen.com > news > 2026 > 08 > 138245-berkley-bans-e-bikes-parks-sidewalks

Berkley bans e-bikes from parks, sidewalks

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (422+ words) City Council hopes the new limits will improve public safety. August 19, 2026, 6:00 AM PDT E-bikes are still allowed in designated bike lanes and on roads in Berkley. | ZikG In a unanimous vote, Berkley, Michigan City Council passed an ordinance restricting the…...

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planetizen.com > news > 2026 > 08 > 138245-berkeley-bans-e-bikes-parks-sidewalks

Berkeley bans e-bikes from parks, sidewalks

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (372+ words) August 19, 2026, 6:00 AM PDT E-bikes are still allowed in designated bike lanes and on roads in Berkeley. | ZikG In a unanimous vote, Berkeley City Council passed an ordinance restricting the use of e-bikes on sidewalks and in public parks. Council members…...