Native Plants: The Heroes Of Firescaping
Firescaping involves designing a landscape to fireproof a property while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
Solar Shingles Come Of Age
Solar shingles are becoming more and more popular for people replacing old roofs with new ones….
Giant Sequoias: How To Save The Last Of The Biggest Trees
Climate change, human activities & wildfires are threatening giant sequoias very existence in their native habitat in California.
What’s So Bad About Concrete Anyway?
Concrete is undeniably one of the largest contributors to environmental degradation around the world, not just because it is used to pave over nature but also because of its huge production and distribution carbon footprint.
30 Years Later, How Is The Northern Spotted Owl Faring?
The Northern Spotted Owl—posterbird for old growth forest conservation—is still on the ropes 30+ years after environmentalists “saved” it.
Can We Mitigate The Public Health Impacts of Climate Change?
Accelerated global warming may be affecting public health in more dramatic ways than we ever imagined…
Softbotics Provide New Lens On Biological Evolution
Soft robotics, AKA softbotics, is not only changing the landscape of robotics but also providing valuable insights into animal evolution.
Tire Pollution: Scourge of Road Traffic, Regardless of Drivetrain
Microplastics, 6PPD and particulate matter are a few of the nasties that come off your tires as you roll merrily down the road…
Apps To Help You Save The Planet
With the Too Good To Go app, you can help save the world’s food waste problem and eat like a king for a pittance.
Greener & Cleaner: Next Gen Laundry Soap Eschews Harmful Chemicals
A new generation of laundry detergents trades in the synthetic chemicals for essential oils and other all-natural ingredients….
Biden White House Ramps Up Offshore Wind Development
The Biden administration is moving full stream ahead on its ambitious plans to expand America’s offshore wind energy capacity.
Is Ebony Going Extinct & What Can Be Done?
Ebony forests are on the ropes in Asia and Africa and environmentalists are pleading with consumers to find alternatives.
Winter Is Coming: Get The House Ready
If your home is cold and drafty in the winter, you owe it to yourself and your family to do something about it.
Large-Scale Solar: Are We Doing Enough?
Is it too late to start thinking about how we can ramp up large-scale solar power development in time to avert a climate cataclysm?
Eco-Friendly Beer & Cider
There’s never been a better time to be alive if you are an eco-conscious beer or hard cider drinker…
AI and Robotics Revolutionizing Recycling
The combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics is making the recycling business much more profitable and practical than ever.
Remodeling Your Kitchen With The Earth In Mind
If it’s time to remodel your kitchen, you’ll have lots of earth-friendly choices to choose from for paint, counters, flooring and appliances.
Global Warming Triggers More Violent Human Behavior
Researchers are starting to find links between warming-induced rises in temperature and increased violent human behavior.
Growing More Food On Less Land
With human numbers swelling and arable land shrinking, finding sustainable ways to produce more food on less land is a pressing concern.
Mental Health & Pollution: Research Clarifies Connection
Researchers have begun to find links between increases in polluted air, water & soil and growing mental health problems throughout society.
How Are Heat Waves Affecting Wildlife?
The recent uptick in heat waves has sent many different species of wildlife scurrying for new habitat where they can keep cool.
Why Do Environmentalists Hate Fracking?
Environmentalists don’t like fracking because it can pollute groundwater and perpetuates our addiction to fossil fuels.
Uranium Mining Outside Of The Grand Canyon?
The debate rages on whether mining for uranium outside of Grand Canyon National Park will jeopardize the region’s environmental integrity.
Sustainable Parenting 101
Teaching your kids the importance of sustainability makes parenting more complex these days than ever before.
Fall Prep Key To Spring Garden Success
Preparing your garden in the fall is an important step to ensure it’s in ideal condition for the next spring.
How Green is Burning Man?
The Burning Man festival is famous for its avant-garde art installations and performance art, but greens worry about its environmental impact.
Older Car, Engine Fried: What To Do?
Fixing that old car and keeping it up and running might be the greenest thing you can do if you ride has seen better days.
Is NYC Really Sinking?
The sheer weight of all the human infrastructure and development is causing Manhattan to sink, and sea level rise isn’t helping…
Could Gulf Stream Collapse Lead To A New Ice Age?
One result of our putting so many greenhouse gases into the atmosphere could be an interruption in the Gulf Stream’s flow leading to another ice age…
Pebble Mine Project Still Brewing Via Legal Challenge
The Pebble Mine Project in Alaska’s Bristol Bay is still brewing as backers challenge Biden shutdown in the legal system….
Spam E-mail Takes Toll On Environment
The storage, sorting and transmission of unnecessary spam emails consume copious amounts of energy, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
Carbon Offsets: Just Another Greenwashing Tool?
Some environmentalists think carbon offsets are just another form of corporate greenwashing.
How Are Amphibians Faring?
Amphibians — frogs, toads, salamanders, newts — are in decline around the world and may be headed for extinction if we don’t help them soon.
Stemming The Tide Of Marine Fiberglass Pollution From Boats
Fiberglass may resist adverse weather conditions better than other materials, but should we really be using so much of it in our boats?
Electric & Infrared Tech Usher In Greener Grilling
Electric and infrared grills are making the old-fashioned gas and charcoal varieties obsolete — at least environmentalists hope so….
In Wake Of Yellow Collapse, Can Trucking Get Greener?
Environmentalists hope Tesla’s Semi is the first of many different electric trucks plying America’s highways and byways in the near future.
American Bison No Longer Endangered After Near Annihilation
After almost complete decimation by the late 1800s, American bison herds have rebounded enough to be taken off the endangered species list.
Electrician Shortage Hampering Transition To Renewables
An electrician shortage in the U.S. is proving to be one of the biggest barriers to mitigating the worst effects of climate change.
Reducing Overcrowding at National Parks: What Can Be Done?
Entry restrictions and other tactics have worked to greatly reduce overcrowding at peak times in some of our most popular national parks….
Is Climate Migration Already Happening?
Climate migration, which is already starting to happen around the world, could be one of the biggest impacts of our environmental profligacy.
Do More Shark Sightings Mean Sharks Are Doing Well?
Though shark sightings may be becoming more frequent, shark numbers are dwindling.
Hydrofoils Poised To Revolutionize Shipping
Hydrofoils are not a new concept, but electric ones may be a promising new innovation for the future of sustainable maritime travel.
Bird Houses & Bird Feeders: Bad For Local Ecosystems?
If you think you are doing Mother Nature a favor by putting up a bird feeder or bird house, think again…
Virtual Tourism: Better For The Planet Than Actual Tourism?
If you’ve ever wanted to visit the Yosemite but couldn’t afford the costs or time away, virtual tourism might be right for you.
EVs That Charge From Their Own Solar Panels?
Solar-powered EVs and solar charging technologies are continually evolving as researchers and manufacturers explore ways to improve efficiency and integration.
Bug Zappers: Ineffective & Bad For Biodiversity?
Electric bug zappers have gained in popularity; while they do kill some adult mosquitoes, at what cost to ecosystems?
Fighting Fire With Fire: Are Prescribed Burns Our Best Defense Against Wildfires?
Some property managers and environmentalists point to prescribed burns as possibly our best defense against rampaging wildfires.
Heat Pumps Key Weapon In Climate Fight
Environmentalists like heat pumps because they use a lot less energy than baseboard electric heat and oil or gas furnaces
U.S. Power Grid: Inadequate For Future Dominated By Renewables?
The transmission lines across the U.S. weren’t designed to carry renewable energy long distances.
Better For The Planet: Keep The Old Gas Guzzler Or Buy A New EV?
Is ditching your old conventional wheels for a shiny new EV really the best thing for the planet?