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Study finds some EVs are dropping in value by up to 50% annually
Electric vehicles (EVs) are losing value at a faster rate than their gas-powered counterparts, according to a recent investigation by the magazine “Wired.” While all vehicles depreciate over time, certain EV models are experiencing particularly sharp declines, with some losing hundreds of dollars in value every day. For most gas-powered cars, the average annual depreciation… -
More landlords offer incentives to get more renters
Rent prices have skyrocketed in the past few years, but renters might be finding a bit of an edge now. More rentals are sitting empty — leading landlords to look for ways to sweeten the pot. Zillow said the share of listings offering incentives, like free parking or a few weeks rent-free, is up to… -
Cigarette smoking at historic lows — but still more popular than vaping
Smoking has seen a huge drop in the past few decades, now registering in at an 80-year low. Numbers back in 1944 said that 41% of American adults smoked. Decades later, that number has fallen to just 11%. Regardless of the steep drop, more adults still smoke traditional cigarettes as compared to vaping and e-cigs.… -
Ørsted faces offshore wind delays after prior project cancellations
The U.S. offshore wind industry is facing another setback as Danish energy company Ørsted announced delays with its Revolution Wind project. This development comes less than a year after Ørsted canceled two planned wind farms off the coast of New Jersey. Revolution Wind is an offshore wind project intended to supply renewable energy to the… -
Jordanian citizen arrested after alleged attack on a Florida solar energy facility
Authorities arrested and charged a Jordanian citizen in connection with an attack on a solar energy facility in Florida. The crime, which reportedly took hours to commit, resulted in over $700,000 in damages. Some solar panels were so severely damaged that they will need to be permanently decommissioned. Law enforcement officials stated that this attack… -
Oregon’s largest ever public works project is almost finished
The largest public works project in Oregon’s history is almost complete. The project brings a bit of the great outdoors to one of its busiest places. Four years of work and more than $2 billion have been invested into the project. The brand-new terminal at Portland International Airport is officially open as the enhancements were… -
Federal government invests $50M to help auto suppliers in transition to EVs
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $50 million investment on Thursday, Aug. 15, to assist small- and medium-sized auto suppliers in adapting their manufacturing facilities for electric vehicles (EVs). This initiative spans across six different states. It aims to support suppliers in transitioning from conventional vehicle parts production to those required for the… -
Vineyard Wind construction resumes; locals blame project for whale deaths
Developers of the Vineyard Wind project, an offshore wind farm near Nantucket, received authorization to resume installing turbine towers after a temporary suspension caused by a turbine malfunction. This latest development comes as locals continue to call the incident that scattered debris onto their beaches for weeks an “environmental disaster.” Some also questioned wether the… -
Fossil collector discovers 7-foot-long mammoth tusk in Mississippi
When Eddie Templeton was hunting for fossils along a Mississippi Creek in rural Madison County on Aug. 3, he stumbled upon something sticking out from a steep embankment. Getting a closer look, the avid artifact collector realized it was a tusk — or at least a portion of one from an ice-age elephant that lived at… -
Invasive ManhattAnts are spreading from New York City along the East Coast
An invasive ant species, nicknamed the ManhattAnt, has become a prevalent sight across New York City. Originally hailing from Europe, these ants have rapidly evolved to adapt to their new urban environment. First identified in the city around 2011, the ManhattAnt population has grown at an alarming rate, becoming one of the most common ant… -
Health issues reported due to mail-order medications in extreme temperatures
Across the nation, the summer sun isn’t just a nuisance for outdoor plans. The hot weather is potentially jeopardizing the effectiveness of millions of prescription medications that are arriving at patients’ doorsteps. With delivery trucks reaching up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit, medications are often exposed to temperatures far beyond the safe range of 68 to… -
Former oil executives aim to solve one of the biggest problems with renewables
A group of former oil executives from Shell are taking on one of the most pressing challenges in the renewable energy sector: finding cost-efficient ways to store surplus power from clean energy technology when demand on the grid is low. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind are cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, but they… -
Honking from self-driving cars keeps San Francisco residents up at night
Residents in a San Francisco neighborhood have been dealing with an unusual and persistent noise issue: late-night honking from autonomous vehicles operated by Waymo, a driverless taxi service. The noise, which has been ongoing for weeks, originates from the cars as they gather in a lot near the area. According to residents, the honking typically…
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