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BYD Launches The Highly Anticipated Dolphin Surf In South Africa, Opening Electric Vehicles To The Mass Market
Three years ago, I wrote an article titled “South Africa Needs Cheaper Electric Cars ASAP!” following a study that showed over 70% of South Africans would be interested in switching to electric if they had the option to buy an electric vehicle that costs less than R500,000 ($30,000). South Africans … [continued]
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New tool in fight against Great Lakes invasive species: muskratsÂ
In the battle against invasive species, the common muskrat may be an unsung hero. A new study done in the UP by scientists from the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Loyola University and the University of Connecticut finds that muskrats are an effective way to control invasive cattails in wetlands….
Tariffs, other federal policies hitting Up North chocolate, coffee, fruit and wine
Northern Michigan’s agriculture industry is feeling the impact of rising costs, supply shortages and less research funding, among other things that benefit farmers.
Michigan testing rivers and streams for microplastics
This year Michigan began testing rivers and streams across the state for microplastics. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has $2 million for the four-year project.
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Are Just Stupid — Bloomberg
The title of new report by the Grantham Institute at London’s Imperial College says it all: “Summer heat deaths in 854 European cities more than tripled due to climate change.” “Extreme heat is the deadliest type of weather and officially reported heat deaths remain significantly underestimated,” the researchers wrote. “We … [continued]
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