A new study led by Oregon State University found evidence that spending time outdoors isn’t just good for your mood; it’s also essential for mental health, especially during times of crisis. Published in PLOS One, the research tracked how U.S. adults engaged in outdoor recreation during the COVID-19 pandemic and found a clear connection: Those…
A new Australian study has uncovered yet another compelling reason for consumers to adopt healthy eating habits. The study, posted on ScienceDirect and published in the journal Resources, Conservation and Recycling, found that people who make nutrition-conscious food choices aren’t just boosting their health; they are helping the planet, too. In an article in The…
A new report from Princeton University highlights a serious threat to America’s clean transportation future — and it could spell bad news for jobs, investments, and EV buyers nationwide. What’s happening? Researchers at Princeton’s ZERO Lab found that if Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and Environmental Protection Agency clean car standards are repealed, electric vehicle…
Chinese car manufacturing powerhouse BYD is giving American-based automobile giant Tesla a run for its money, literally. Both are prolific creators of electric vehicles, and the gap between their overall production statistics has narrowed significantly within the last two years. According to The Washington Post, in 2024, BYD — which sells EVs for as little…
A new study from researchers in China found that air pollution increases dementia risk among cardiometabolic disease patients, but lifestyle changes can help. Cardiometabolic disease encompasses a wide range of conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular issues such as heart disease and stroke along with metabolic disorders such as diabetes. The new research, summarized…