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Superfoods come and go. The latest is the mushroom Lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus), which may have benefits for the immune system as well as reducing inflammation and improving sleep. This is according to the food producer Urban Farm. Lion’s Mane plus Shiitake mushrooms have health benefits, according to mushroom expert Elliot Webb (author of Growing Mushrooms at Home: The Complete Guide to Knowing, Growing and Loving Fungi ). Lion’s Mane: A Brain-Boosting Fungi? “ Lion’s Mane mushrooms ( Hericium erinaceus ) are showing incredible promise for their potential to support mental health and cognitive function,” Webb has told Digital Journal. “They may encourage the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, which could strengthen the immune system while also positively impacting brain health.” Webb highlights studies suggesting that lion’s mane could help with anxiety and mood: “In research involving participants with mild mental health complaints, those who consumed Lion’s Mane extract reported lower levels of anxiety and irritation compared to those who didn’t. This suggests lion’s mane may have calming properties, although more studies are needed to confirm this.” Native to North America and Eurasia, the mushrooms are common during late summer and autumn on hardwoods. For older adults, Lion’s Mane could be particularly beneficial. Here Webb explains: “There’s evidence that Lion’s Mane may help with cognitive decline. In one study, older participants with mild cognitive impairment who consumed Lion’s Mane over 16 weeks showed improved scores in cognitive function tests compared to those on a placebo.” Shiitake mushrooms may also be of benefit, indicates Webb: “Shiitake mushrooms contain beta-glucans, a type of dietary fibre that could support immune health and help reduce inflammation,” Webb says. “Their natural compounds may also help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, offering potential cardiovascular benefits.” Webb adds: “Shiitake mushrooms could help protect against chronic diseases associated with inflammation. They’re not just a culinary favourite but also a valuable addition to a balanced diet.” H. erinaceus contains diverse phytochemicals, including polysaccharides, such as β-glucan, as well as hericenones and erinacines. Both Lion’s Mane and Shiitake mushrooms may provide antioxidant benefits. Webb finds: “These mushrooms contain compounds that could protect cells from oxidative stress and reduce inflammation,” Webb explains. “This makes them a potential ally in maintaining overall health.” Proceed with Caution While the potential of these mushrooms is exciting, Webb advises caution: “Always consult with your doctor before introducing medicinal mushrooms to your diet, particularly if you have existing health conditions or take medication. It’s essential to ensure they’re suitable for you.” Digital Journal note : Many alternative medical practices are pseudoscientific, with the majority of treatments having no robust evidence of effectiveness or logical mechanism of action. The reader is advised to always seek professional medical advice. Dr. Tim Sandle is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for science news.Tim specializes in science, technology, environmental, business, and health journalism. He is additionally a practising microbiologist; and an author. He is also interested in history, politics and current affairs.
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Has the time come to make coal great again? Maybe. “Coal is cheap and far less profitable to export than to burn domestically. so, let’s burn it here,” says Steve Milloy , a veteran observer of the energy industry who served on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) transition team for the first Trump administration. “It will provide an abundance of affordable and reliable electricity while helping coal communities thrive for the long term.” (RELATED: JOHN STOSSEL: Politicians Always Want To Do More ... With Your Money) The U.S. coal industry has been in a long decline since at least President Barack Obama’s regulatory “war on coal” initiated 15 years ago. At the same time, natural gas became more competitive with coal as a power-plant fuel when new hydrofracturing techniques lowered the price of the former. In Pennsylvania, a state with prodigious amounts of both fuels, natural gas has all but replaced coal for electric generation. Between 2001 and 2021, gas’ share of power production rose from 2% to 52% as coal’s dropped from 57% to 12%, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration . Last year, Pennsylvania’s largest coal-fired power plant shut down under the pressures of regulations and economics after spending nearly $1 billion on pollution controls in the preceding decade. Nationally , between 2013 and 2023, domestic coal production declined by more than 30% and industry employment by more than 40%. While the first Trump administration provided somewhat of a respite from federal hostility toward fossil fuels in general and coal in particular, President Joe Biden revived Obama’s viciously negative stance on hydrocarbons while promoting weather-dependent wind and solar energy. This absurdity has wrecked livelihoods and made the power grid more prone to blackouts. Fortunately, the second Trump administration will be exponentially more friendly toward development of fossil fuels. High on the list is increasing exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG). “[T]he next four years could prime the liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets for a golden era,” says market analyst Rystad Energy . “[T]he returning president’s expected policies are likely to accelerate U.S. LNG infrastructure expansion through deregulation and faster permitting...” All of which is in line with Milloy’s formulation of energy policy. We should “export our gas to Europe and Asia, places that will pay six times more than it sells for in the U.S.” says Milloy , publisher of JunkScience.com and author of books on regulatory overreach, fearmongering and corruption. “Let’s reopen mothballed coal plants, build new coal plants...” Accompanying rising expectations of easing regulatory obstacles for natural gas is hope that coal can clear daunting environmental hurdles put in place by “green” zealots. For one thing, the obnoxiously irrational EPA rule defining carbon dioxide — a byproduct of combustion — as a pollutant is destined for the dustbin of destructive policy as common sense and honest science are reestablished among regulators. Moreover, clean-coal technology makes the burning of the fuel, well, clean. China and India have more than 100 ultra-super critical coal-fired plants that employ high pressures and temperatures to achieve extraordinary efficiencies and minimal pollution. Yet, the United States, which originated the technology more than a decade ago, has only one such facility — the John W. Turk plant in Arkansas. The point is the United States is underutilizing both coal and the best technology for its use. At the current rate of consumption, the nation’s 250 billion tons of recoverable coal is enough for more than 200 years. So, if more natural gas winds up being exported as LNG at higher prices, might not coal be an economical — and logical — alternative? Nuclear power is another possibility, but not for a while. Even with a crash development program and political will aplenty, it is likely to take decades for nuclear reactors to be deployed sufficiently to carry the bulk of the nation’s power load. Barriers range from the need to sort out competing nuclear technologies to regulatory lethargy —if not misfeasance — to financing needs in the many billions and a dearth of qualified engineers. The last big U.S. reactors to go into operation — units 3 and 4 of Georgia Power’s Vogtle plant — took more than a decade to build and went $17 billion over budget. “The regulatory environment is better, but it still costs too much and takes too long to get new reactors approved,” writes long-time nuclear enthusiast Robert Bryce . Can anybody say, “Dig, baby, dig?” Gordon Tomb is a senior advisor with the CO 2 Coalition, Fairfax, Virginia, and once drove coal trucks. The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of the Daily Caller News Foundation. All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org .POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WV News) — On Dec. 19, U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Mark Warner, D-Va., introduced the Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at streamlining processes, reducing cost burdens for rural homeowners and small developers, and incentivizing affordable housing. The proposed legislation has received strong local support. “Being a rural state shouldn’t mean losing out on private investment incentives like tax credits to help us preserve our communities’ history and revitalize local economies,” Capito said. “I have enjoyed working with the dedicated group of West Virginians who brought this issue to my attention and who provided important perspectives during the creation of this legislation. The Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act will help level the playing field for communities in West Virginia by attracting investment for economic expansion and additional housing supply.” “By expanding access to historic tax credits, we can preserve our nation’s rich heritage while also incentivizing the construction of more affordable housing. I’m proud to join Senator Capito in introducing this legislation to bring new life to abandoned buildings and grow the housing stock in rural communities,” Warner added. The senators emphasized that the current historic tax credit framework disproportionately benefits large urban developments, as many projects in small and rural areas are not economically viable under the existing guidelines. The high costs associated with the credit prevent rural states like West Virginia from using it effectively to rehabilitate and revitalize historic properties. Capito expressed optimism that the act will make rural historic tax credit projects more financially feasible, resulting in a higher number of completed projects in rural areas and states. Main Street Point Pleasant Executive Director Chris Rizer released a statement endorsing the legislation, noting that his organization has long advocated for such changes. "Currently, many historic rehabilitation projects are not economically viable in small and rural areas, giving a disproportionate advantage of the historic tax credit to large urban developments. "The costs associated with the credit severely limit rural areas, and especially largely rural states like West Virginia, from being able to use the credit to rehabilitate and revitalize historic properties like the buildings on our very own Main Street," Rizer said. He highlighted that the bill seeks to streamline processes, reduce cost burdens for rural property owners and small developers, and incentivize affordable housing. Rizer also mentioned Congresswoman Carol Miller’s support for similar improvements to the historic tax credit in the House. "We have been thrilled to be a part of advocacy efforts for this bill during our visits to Washington, D.C.," Rizer added. "Thank you to Sen. Capito, the Historic Tax Credit Coalition, the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia, Main Street America, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation for their work and support of this bill." Preservation Alliance of West Virginia Executive Director Danielle Parker also voiced her organization’s support for the act. "Rural communities face uphill battles to preserve historic assets, grappling with significant challenges to utilize the historic rehabilitation tax credit due to disproportionately high cost burdens. PAWV is honored to work with Senator Capito and Senator Warner to address these challenges and make historic preservation efforts in our rural downtowns more financially viable," Parker said. "This bipartisan bill will bring small-scale rehabilitation projects on par with larger, more attractive developments, thereby preserving our small Main Streets and demonstrating that historic preservation is not just a cultural priority but an economic one that benefits all Americans," she concluded. The Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act represents a significant step forward in addressing the unique challenges rural communities face in historic preservation, offering economic and cultural benefits for West Virginia and beyond.
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