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Nor’easter Pounds New England
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Published January 28, 2015
Blizzard conditions dropped several feet of snow and brought hurricane-force wind gusts to much of the Northeastern United States. The Mid-Atlantic, however, saw less snow than forecast.
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The Lights of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
Published January 1, 2015
According to satellite data, nighttime lights in some Middle Eastern cities shine more than 50 percent brighter during Ramadan than during the rest of the year.
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Bursting with Holiday Energy
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Published December 25, 2014
Satellites detect increases in lighting around the holidays, particularly in suburbs and rural areas. While the trend says interesting things about culture, it also tells us something important about energy use.
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Even from Space, Holidays Shine Brightly
Published December 17, 2014
Satellite data reveals increases in December holiday lighting in the United States, mostly in the suburbs.
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