The combined weight of San Francisco’s infrastructure and population is causing it to sink roughly 2 millimeters into the ground annually, and experts estimate that it has already sunk three inches due to the weight alone. Perhaps this is not too surprising when it is brought to light that “the collective weight of all of the San Francisco region’s buildings is roughly 1.6 trillion kilograms.” Read full article here
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The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here