The new Slate mini pick up trucks are expected to be in production this year and come in around $20k new. Used EVs already come in under $20k and are good enough for daily commuting in that price range, perhaps not long distance road trips at that price
Relevant Technology Connections video. Tl:DW: a good third of the corn grown in the US is for making ethanol to put in cars, a very inefficient use of land. If that land was instead solar, we could cover all of the energy needs from transportation and electricity in the country multiple times over. Plus agrivoltaics shows some crops actually grow better underneath solar panels.
We should be putting panels everywhere that makes sense and as fast as possible
And/or public transit!
Los Angeles uses plastic balls to cover their drinking water reservoir… At least solar panels provide energy too
Not sure if it’s still the case, but airlines used to give flight credits to doctors who helped out. Probably not Spirit though…
And very few working class people have an effective tax rate of 40%, even in high tax states
If you smoke, quitting is the number one thing you can do to improve your physical and mental health. Nicotine worsens anxiety and depression long-term by disrupting dopamine signaling in your brain. In the US you can call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit Lung.org for free evidence-based resources to help with quitting.
Shout out to cuttlefish
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No till farming significantly reduces the need for fertilizer, while reducing costs for farmers and reducing water pollution.
It was a cause championed by honest work farmer guy meme too:
Others.have already mentioned art. I also see fashion as a way to make me feel more confident about myself. If I feel like I look good, it adds to the messages I’m sharing with the people I interact with
People with connections deserve priority deboarding, especially when the first flight was delayed. Some times I’ve heard attendants saying to do this, but it never successfully happens