Economy
Leisure and hospitality employment increased in February, though still 20% lower than before the pandemic

Environment & Climate
Environment & Climate
Adjusting for population change, Hawaii had the largest decrease in air quality per square mile between 1980 and 2018, partially due to volcanic air pollution, while Missouri had the largest improvement.
“Good air quality” is defined by the EPA as having an air quality index (AQI) value between 0 and 50. The AQI is based on the concentration of five criteria pollutants including carbon monoxide and particulate matter.
Environment & Climate
Environment & Climate
Environment & Climate
Global temperatures have been warmer than the 20th century average ever since 1977.
Environment & Climate
In six states —North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Delaware, and New Jersey— the average temperature in all counties rose more than 2.7°F.