The 11 Most Walkable Cities in the U.S.

Photo: Crystian Cruz, Flickr, CC The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center has release its list of the most pedestrian-friendly cities in the US, with 11 getting rankings from Platinum to Bronze and 8 more getting ‘honorable mentions’. Only one city received the highest honor. Find out which one below… Photo: Garyisajoke, Flickr, CC You can see the criteria…

Rare Earth Prices Spike, Relief may be years away.

Global demand for rare earth minerals has skyrocketed in recent years, driven in no small part by the popularity of hybrid cars like the Toyota Prius. At the same time, China — which is home to the vast majority of the world’s rare earth mining operations — has been tightening its hold on the elements,…