Maryland’s EV tax credit was so popular it ran out before the fiscal year began
Maryland wanted more people to switch to electric cars, so the state put $6 million aside in a fund this year that would provide tax credits to residents who buy an EV. Under the deal, Maryland offered a $100 credit per kilowatt-hour of battery capacity for EVs and plug-in hybrids (with a maximum Read More...
Wales set to ban the use of wild animals in circus performances
Lack of natural habitats, cramped cages, and forced training are often unavoidable realities that circus animals have to live as a result of people’s entertainment. Deciding that such conditions are inadmissible, the Welsh government is getting set to ban the use of wild animals in traveling Read More...
Local police department installs ‘chat benches’ to help elderly tackle loneliness
Loneliness and social isolation are growing public-health concerns for people of all ages, but the elderly are usually the ones who suffer the most from these conditions. As a means of tackling loneliness and isolation in an English town, local police forces have begun designating specific Read More...
Don’t enjoy running? Here are 9 alternative cardio exercises you can do
Running is awesome. It’s a simple, effective form of cardio that offers a whole range of health benefits. It also sucks—depending on who you ask. But if you belong to the camp of people who simply don’t enjoy running, you can still get the benefits of cardio without having to run around the Read More...
Other than birds, you shouldn’t be feeding wild animals
Whether it’s a birdfeeder on an apartment terrace or a corn feeder for backyard deer, many people enjoy attracting wildlife with the offer of food. But experts say doing so can have dangerous consequences for both animals and humans. According to a wildlife biologist for the Pennsylvania State Read More...
Toyota has made a solar-powered Prius that charges while driving
Solar-powered cars aren’t as far away as you might think. Just last week, we wrote about the unveiling of the LightYear One EV, a slick solar-powered car with a range of 450 miles. Now a more mainstream automaker is getting in on the action: Toyota. Recently, the Japanese automaker unveiled an Read More...
Scientists are asking the public what we should do if aliens contact us
What should humanity do if we were contacted by aliens? No, seriously, what should humanity do? This is the question UK scientists are asking to the public after the UK Seti Research Network (UKSRN) came to the conclusion that the average person should have a say in how Earth responds should aliens Read More...
Chubb becomes America’s first insurance company to step away from coal
US insurance giant Chubb Limited just announced new policies when dealing with coal, and it’s not going to make friends of the fossil fuels industry happy. The company announced it no longer will underwrite the construction and operation of new coal-fired plants or new risks for companies that Read More...
Austria is poised to ban the common weedkiller Roundup
The popular herbicide Roundup is used globally by people trying to rid their gardens of weeds, and that’s a problem. Scientists have continued to find evidence that proves that Roundup, which was originally created by GMO giant Monsanto, is linked to cancer. The good news is government Read More...
Adidas by Stella McCartney unveils new hoodie made out of 100% recycled clothing
Each year, the world throws out a mind-boggling 92 million tons of textile waste. In a little more than a decade, that number could increase by 60 percent. One solution to this problem is recycling the most popular fabric used for making clothing: cotton. In collaboration with fashion designer Read More...