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Studies have shown that transportation access is one of the major factors in employment (Mengedoth 2023). In many places, lack of a car can be a barrier to employment, especially among low-income individuals who are least likely to own a car and…

I wanted to find out if US states varied in the amount of cats and dogs adopted normalized by population, so I mapped data of dog and cat adoptions by state, per 1,000 people. I used a choropleth to display data. I also created bivariate maps…

The increased seismic activity in the Russian Kamchatka Peninsula raises many concerns about possible eruptions in Alaska in the future. The volcanoes in Alaska are active, having mostly ash-based, effusive eruptions. The ash of Alaskan volcanoes…

Over the past few decades, the United States has seen a rise in mental health issues among its population. Similarly, there has also been a rise in consumption of various recreational substances, like tobacco products, alcohol, or, seeing the highest…

There are many species of fish that travel
up the Connecticut River as part of their
life cycle. This map focuses on the
American Shad, Sea Lamprey, Alewife, and
Atlantic Salmon which are anadromous, as
well as the American Eel which…

Black Americans have unequal access to wealth across the U.S., making up 13.6% of households but holding only 4.7% of wealth (U.S. Census Bureau 2022). Redlining, a widespread practice in the 1930s and 1940s, has contributed to this wealth gap, as…

Understanding how environmental and
demographic factors shape mental-health
outcomes is key for effective public-health
planning. Natural areas can reduce stress and
improve well-being, while population density
influences social stressors,…

The Ameircan Eel is a catadromous fish found throughout the eastern water systems of the Americas. As a nutrient dense fish it has been a staple food source throughout American history, largely for indigenous peoples. However, this keystone species…