Glaciers are melting. Global temperatures are rising. California is burning. The fact of the matter is Earth is changing—in part by natural weather patterns, but also because of human activity. Climate change is real, and global warming is a natural part of Earth’s ...
It’s Important to Know What You’re Buying — and How it Affects the Earth Let’s state the obvious right up front: Black Friday? Not that great for the environment. Not only does it encourage the mass consumption of cheaply made consumer goods, but the ...
Hey, parents! It’s that time of year. Summer’s coming to a close, and that means it’s back to school — but things are clearly a little different this year. As we all know, the world is still grappling with the effects of the pandemic on our society. This ...
Finally, Labor Day is upon us! While we’re sad that summer’s unofficially come to a close, we always look forward to spending the three-day weekend with friends and family. Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, we can’t celebrate with lively afternoon cookouts ...
Independence Day is on the horizon, and with pandemic protocols slowly loosening, many people are going to more or less be celebrating their Fourth of July with friends and family. Whether you’re grilling outside, soaking up the sun by the pool, hitting the beach or just ...
Today, most of the trash in the United States can be sorted into two groupings: a blue bin for trash and a green one for recyclables. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? Well, not really. From used cardboard pizza boxes and plastic bags to single-use coffee cups, ...
Winter brings low temperatures, freezing winds, and chilly precipitation — all of which encourage you to boost your thermostat to keep your home warm and cozy. However, increasing the heat in your home means you’re also increasing the size of your gas and electricity bills. ...
Everyone has an opinion on the ideal temperature for your thermostat during summer. It’s 72 degrees, one company says. Another company counters, claiming 75 as the lucky number. The U.S. Department of Energy even weighs in on the subject, suggesting that an average house ...
In Texas, you know it’s summer when you’re still sweating after the sun goes down. Yes, it really gets that hot here. Hence, you can probably guess what’s the number one appliance in your home that makes your energy bill go up: the air conditioner. This single appliance ...
Did you know that more than one-third of the entire population is on some type of coronavirus lockdown? If you're among the many who are social distancing to help flatten the curve, you might be getting antsy staying indoors all of the time. Although it's normal to ...
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