Demographics: # of children in Oregon falling almost 1% per year
Many states will soon be shrinking in population.
Climate: We need carbon taxes, congestion charges and eliminate all polluting vehicles
The co-authors said that this distrust in climate science is one of the challenges to the successful implementation of climate action policies, such as climate change taxes (carbon taxes), congestion…
Climate: We must ban meat
There are news stories like this, saying we must ban meat, and news stories saying no one is suggesting a ban on meat. Which is it?
Crypto: Essentially all NFTs are now worthless
NFTs were always a ridiculous idea. Now almost all NFTs are worthless.
Public health: Some CA counties mandate masks for health care workers Nov 1-Apr 30
Some California counties mandating masks for all health care works Nov 1- Apr 30.
Education, Demographics: 4 million fewer young college students than in 2012
4 million fewer college students enrolled in 2022 than in 2012.
Health: Craving for protein may drive obesity
Humans, like many other species, regulate protein intake more strongly than any other dietary component and so if protein is diluted there is a compensatory increase in food intake. The…
EVs: Too few charging stations across much of the U.S.
While coastal states are well along in EV charging infrastructure, much of the middle of the country has very few yet.
Automation, Business: McDonald’s getting rid of DIY soda stations
McDonald's will gradually phase out DIY soda filling - but not for the reasons you might be thinking...