Tag: colorado
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America’s Groundwater Crisis: The Depletion of Aquifers and the Threat to Agriculture and Drinking Water
America’s groundwater, a critical resource for drinking water and agricultural production, is rapidly depleting, posing significant threats to the country’s food security and environmental sustainability. The video highlights the plight of the Ogallala Aquifer, the largest underground freshwater reserve in the United States, which has seen dramatic water level declines due to intensive agricultural use…
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Supreme Court Allows Trump to Remain on Colorado Presidential Ballot Despite Insurrection Allegations
In a recent ruling, the United States Supreme Court has unanimously decided that former President Donald Trump is eligible to run for president, overturning a previous state court decision that barred him from the ballot in Colorado due to allegations regarding the January 6th Capitol riot. The ruling comes just before the Super Tuesday elections,…
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Engineer Details Challenges and Design Principles of Mountain Road Construction | Wall Street Journal
In a recent video presentation, an experienced structural engineer discusses the complexities involved in designing mountain roads, highlighting the challenges such as the high costs due to the need for blasting rock, the importance of managing steep inclines, and the necessity of creating safe driving conditions through careful planning of grades and alignments. The engineer…
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Supreme Court to Consider Trump’s Eligibility for GOP Primary Ballot in Light of 14th Amendment Dispute
The Wall Street Journal examines the recent actions taken by Colorado and Maine to exclude Donald Trump from the GOP primary ballot due to his presumed involvement in the events of January 6th. This decision is based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which bars individuals who have engaged in insurrection or rebellion from…