Here’s why many electric vehicles are so expensive
Battery costs are keeping the price of electric vehicles higher than their gas-powered counterparts, analysts say. Electric vehicle batteries are typically made from minerals like lithium, cobalt and nickel that have to be made from minerals that are in high demand. The high costs keep these vehicles out of reach for many Americans, hampering the adoption of an important tool in the fight against climate change. “Batteries are still expensive. They’re more expensive than gas engines at the moment,” said Michelle Krebs, e
Read MoreEnvironmental groups sue US to stop Puerto Rico dredging plan
Story at a glance Conservationists and climate groups filed a lawsuit against the federal government this week to stop a project to expand San Juan Bay to accommodate larger shipping vessels. Plaintiffs argue the project will hurt communities and the island’s wildlife. In addition, the project will prevent Puerto Rico from making g
Read MoreDeSantis announces 20 charges of voter fraud by new election security office
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday that the state’s new Office of Election Crimes and Security has uncovered 20 instances of voter fraud since its establishment on July 1. “The Office of Election Crimes and Security, in conjunction with the Attorney General’s office and FDLE of the state of Florida, has charged and is in the process of arresting 20 individuals across the state for voter fraud,” DeSantis said. The governor claimed tha
Read MoreCan bipartisan consensus yield action on youth mental health crisis?
Kids have been through so much since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. They were isolated, often relying on a small screen to communicate with friends, teachers, coaches and others. Many watched their families struggle with financial insecurity, wondering how they might afford housing and food. Most devastating of all: More than 200,000 lost a parent or primary caregiver. And while our children endured these unprecedented ch
Read MoreNadler widens lead over Maloney in New York House race: poll
Rep. Jerry Nadler’s (D-N.Y.) lead over Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) in New York’s 12th Congressional District primary has grown by 10 percentage points, according to a new Emerson College Polling/Pix11/The Hill survey released Thursday. The survey found that 43 percent of respondents polled said they planned on voting for Nadler in the primary compared to 24 percent who said they would be voting for Maloney. Fourteen percent said they would be voting for attorney Suraj Patel. Another 19 percent said they were undec
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