Saturday links: opportunity costs

EVsThe spike in gasoline prices helped drive EV sales. (businessinsider.com)EV batteries are lasting a lot longer than expectations. (wsj.com)It's getting easier to charge an EV away from home, but it's still not foolproof. (axios.com)New American vehicles are increasingly hybrid-powered. (advisorperspectives.com)Ionna is rapidly building out its charging network. (axios.com)TransportE-bike injuries are on the rise. (axios.com)Incentives work. How congestion pricing has pulled cars off the roads of Manhattan. (apollo.com)How a simple white line changed driving. (wsj.com)Transport companies are preparing for higher heat conditions. (ft.com)Robo-taxi passengers can be pretty gross. (futurism.com)EnergyLuckily for the world, the price of solar, wind and batteries continue to fall. (newyorker.com)Ukraine and Iran are lessons to countries about the fragility of fossil fuel supplies. (billmckibben.substack.com)How banning offshore wind projects is costing jobs. (motherjones.com)This tribe is still pushing a utility scale solar project forward. (npr.org)A talk with Bill McKibben, author of “Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization.” (nytimes.com)The world needs more transformers. (ig.ft.com)EnvironmentThe story behind Climate.us. (grist.org)How Europe is adapting to extreme heat. (ft.com)Signs of chaos behind the scenes at the U.S. Forest Service. (wapo.st)AnimalsThe silver-cheeked puffer fish is devastating the Caribbean. (bloomberg.com)New Zealand is at the forefront of lower emission milk production. (economictimes.indiatimes.com)Sheep do just fine grazing under solar voltaic panels. (electrek.co)TravelTravel to the U.S. has yet to rebound. (bloomberg.com)Barcelona really doesn't want more tourists. (nytimes.com)TechnologyWhat we lose with one-click search results. (nytimes.com)The world is increasingly at risk of a big solar storm. Here is a plan to protect electronics. (wsj.com)How to turn an old iPhone into a dumb phone for your kids. (wired.com)Why MAGA types hate Wikipedia. (nytimes.com)ScienceWhy Mount Etna is unique for a volcano. (sciencedaily.com)Five insights from Lixing Sun's new book, "On the Origin of Sex: The Weird and Wonderful Science of Reproduction." (nextbigideaclub.com)FertilitySome states are looking to limit access to fertility services. (axios.com)Why we need limits on sperm donors. (technologyreview.com)Public healthThe number of babies not getting a Vitamin K shot are on the rise. (nytimes.com)The CDC has stopped collecting some vital health data. (theconversation.com)Still no sign of a link between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and autism. (sciencenews.org)HealthWhy ZYN is everywhere these days. (nytimes.com)Why are OTC drugs with phenylephrine still on the shelf? (theargumentmag.com)Five insights from Stephanie Romiszewski's new book, "Think Less, Sleep More: From Panic & Perfectionism to Stress-Free Sleep." (nextbigideaclub.com)FitnessFor sprains and strains, RICE is out. (wapo.st)Move your body for your brain as you age. (npr.org)Why you should be skeptical of the 'blue zones' hype. (newyorker.com)CocaineThe street price of cocaine in the U.S. is at multi-decade lows. (theatlantic.com)Cocaine use does a number on the brain. (404media.co)DrinkThe truth about (moderate) drinking. (derekthompson.org)How alcohol taxes vary across the country, by state. (axios.com)Food wasteCalifornia has banned 'sell by' dates to reduce food waste. (insurancejournal.com)Why more surplus food doesn't get donated to those in need. (theconversation.com)FoodHow Driscoll's turned berries into a year-round staple. (nytimes.com)Why your store-bought ice cream, may not actually be 'ice cream.' (medium.com)Why everyone is adding psyllium powder to their diets. (nytimes.com)Smucker's bet on Hostess has not paid off. (wsj.com)GamblingArnold Ventures is going to help fund studies of sports gambling. (cnbc.com)How opening a pack of Pokemon cards is now akin to gambling. (barrons.com)SportsIs a reliance on technology ruining the World Cup? (bigtechnology.com)Why Lionel Messi rarely runs. (kottke.org)MoviesThe best movies of 2026 (so far) including 'Obsession.' (variety.com)Big screen comedies are on life support. (thebulwark.com)Just how impactful is the Black List? (stephenfollows.com)Sonny Burch talks with David Thomson, author of "A Sudden Flicker of Light: A Revisionist History of Movies." (thebulwark.com)EntertainmentWhat we lose when physical media goes away. (ft.com)A great example why contract language matters. (billboard.com)Earlier on Abnormal ReturnsWhat you missed in our Friday linkfest. (abnormalreturns.com)Don't miss a thing! Sign up for our daily e-mail newsletter. (abnormalreturns.com)Are you a financial advisor? Sign up for our exclusive Talking Wealth newsletter. (talkingwealthpod.com)Mixed mediaWhat Kong gets right about dogs. (whyisthisinteresting.substack.com)The Jim Irsay Collection sold for a record $105 million. (indystar.com)5 1/2 hard earned lessons from 55 years including 'Run your own race.' (capitalallocators.com)