the woolsey fire over malibu

Happening in the World: Five bridges in London were forced to close yesterday due to climate protests. The organizing group, Extinction Rebellion, rallied against the city government to amend inconsistent policies and stay on track to zero net emissions by 2025.

Happening in the US: Air quality in Northern California has become among the worst in the world following the devastating wildfires. If you know people in the region/are flying back over break, please stay safe and follow these steps to reduce the dangers of inhalation. Track the smoke using the EPA’s AirNow, PurpleAir, or the Times.

Happening in NYC: Long Island City, Queens is set to become a second headquarters for Amazon, expecting 25,000 new jobs. With the fastest growing population in NYC (and in the US just last year), the area is becoming younger and much more gentrified.

Happening on Campus: Two concerts this Tuesday night, 11/20 – both free! Hop on over at 6 pm to Miller Theater for flutist Isabel Lepanto Gleicher, or at 7 pm to Casa Italiana for Andrea Lucchesini on the piano.

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