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REUTERS: Last September, in the arid hills of northern Nevada, a cluster of flowers found nowhere else on earth died mysteriously overnight. Conservationists were quick to suspect ioneer Ltd, an Australian firm that wants to mine the lithium that lies beneath the flowers for use in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. One conservation group alleged in a lawsuit that the flowers, known as Tiehm's buckwheat, were "dug up and destroyed." The rare plant posed a problem for ioneer because U.S. officials may soon add it to the Endangered Species List, which could scuttle the mining project. Ioneer denies harming the flowers. Their cause of death remains hotly debated - as does the fate of the lithium mine. The clash of environmental priorities underpinning the battle over Tiehm's buckwheat - conservation vs. green energy - is a microcosm of a much larger political quandary for the new administration of President Joe Biden, who has made big promises to environmentalists as well as … [Read more...] about To go electric, America needs more mines. Can it build them?

close Video Minneapolis City Council approves $6.4 million to expand police department Jay Ettinger, Minneapolis resident and business owner, reacts to the decision on ‘Fox & Friends.’ Minneapolis City Council said Monday it’s no longer continuing with plans to contract social media influencers to spread city-approved messages during the murder trial against Derek Chauvin, an ex-cop charged in George Floyd ’s death, after activists accused the city of buying the narrative about the case. During a virtual briefing discussing public safety and security preparations for the upcoming trial, David Rubedor, Minneapolis director of Neighborhood and Community Relations (NCR), apologized after receiving negative feedback from community members over plans to pay six influencers $2,000 each to spread messaging targeting Black, Native American, Somali, Hmong and Latinx communities. GEORGE FLOYD: MINNEAPOLIS TO PAY SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS TO … [Read more...] about George Floyd case: Minneapolis won’t pay social media influencers during Derek Chauvin trial after backlash

Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links; the retailer may also receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Most historians acknowledge that the art of beer brewing was perfected in Africa. While the ancient Sumerians are widely credited with inventing the drink some 6,000 years ago, it’s the Egyptians’ version (a smoother, lighter brew) that most resembles the beverage commonly consumed today. Bet you didn’t learn that in history class. Thankfully, movements like Draught Season are starting to rewrite the curriculum. With its line of attention-grabbing tees and hoodies, the 2020-launched lifestyle brand out of Atlanta is raising awareness to the contributions of Black brewing innovators. Co-signed by influential voices like rapper Killer Mike, Draught Season aims to educate the masses on past triumphs while shining a long-overdue light on important names paving craft … [Read more...] about 7 Black-Owned Alcohol Brands to Add to Your Bar Cart Right Now

Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links; the retailer may also receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. But first, coffee . According to The National Coffee Association , 63% of American adults drink the brewed beverage daily, with more than half of U.S. workers admitting to needing that hug in a mug—and the caffeine buzz, laser focus, and increased physical and mental function that comes with it—before heading to the office. In total, stats show more than 2.25 billion cups of java are consumed globally every day. With numbers like that, you gotta respect the drip. But what if you don’t think the best part of waking up is French roast in your cup? Not everyone is a fan of coffee, which is why a number of good coffee alternatives have become available in recent years. The best coffee alternatives are great for people who have a venti-sized dislike for the taste, or who … [Read more...] about Take a Break from Average Joes With These 17 Energizing Coffee Alternatives