La Niña is coming, raising the chances of a dangerous Atlantic hurricane season – an atmospheric scientist explains this climate phenomenon
One of the big contributors to the record-breaking global temperatures over the past year – El Niño – is nearly gone, and its opposite, La Niña, is on the way. Whether that’s a relief or not depends in part on where you live. …
Why US offshore wind power is struggling – the good, the bad and the opportunity
America’s first large-scale offshore wind farms began sending power to the Northeast in early 2024, but a wave of wind farm project cancellations and rising costs have left many people with doubts about the industry’s future in the U.S. ...
Houston area’s flood problems offer lessons for cities trying to adapt to a changing climate
Scenes from the Houston area looked like the aftermath of a hurricane in early May after a series of powerful storms flooded highways and neighborhoods and sent rivers over their banks north of the city. …
Defend your flock: 4 tips for backyard bird owners
(BPT) - Raising backyard chickens has become increasingly popular, and an estimated 10.6 million U.S. households — from city dwellers to rural residents — own poultry. However, many of …
5 simple ways to save 'green' by going green at home
(BPT) - With rising energy costs and an increasing awareness of homeowners' environmental impact, creating a greener home isn't just a trend — it's a responsible choice for both your wallet and …
Lawn and beyond: The powerful benefits of natural turfgrass
(BPT) - Healthy, natural turfgrass is more than just a pleasing addition to your yard and home’s curb appeal. Natural turfgrass is among the most resilient plant materials and provides many …
Why can’t we throw all our trash into a volcano and burn it up?
It’s true that lava is hot enough to burn up some of our trash. When Kilauea erupted on the Big island of Hawaii in 2018, the lava flows were hotter than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit (1,100 Celsius). That’s hotter than the surface of the planet Venus, and hot enough to melt many rocks.
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Transform Your Home and the Planet: Mercury Insurance Offers Eco-Friendly Home Solutions This Earth Month
(BPT) - In these economically and environmentally challenging times, the cost of running a home is rising just as swiftly as interest rates. The costs associated with maintaining our homes are …
4 ways the latest tech can boost your spring home projects
(BPT) - Spring is all about renewal — whether that means cleaning and organizing your house, or making improvements that enhance your home's efficiency and security. Thanks to the latest …
The discovery of fragments of avian flu virus in about 20% of milk samples from stores in initial testing across the U.S. suggests … Read More
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, coincides with an exciting time for wild birds. Local birds are singing for mates and … Read More
Renewable energy provides about 20% of U.S. electricity. AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez Panasonic’s new US$4 billion battery factory … Read More
Climate rallies, like this one in New York City in 2022, draw activists of all ages. AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe As Earth Month 2024 … Read More
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, one of the most common species in the U.S., love everything about humans. They love our body heat and odors, … Read More
100% Grass-Fed Organic Dairy Benefits Consumers, Environment, Cows and Family Farms
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While the difference between dairy alternatives such as oat, almond and other nut milks is easier to decipher, choosing between organic dairy varieties can be more difficult.
When Allergy Season Knows No Season: The Climate Change Connection
(BPT) - By Jad Daley, President and CEO of American ForestsClimate change is reshaping our world in unexpected ways, including the worsening of seasonal allergies. This was confirmed by a 2019 study …
ADHD Advisor used data from the Health Resources & Services Administration to map and analyze mental health provider shortages across … Read More
The Marshall Project reports on jail policies in 13 states that found vague, confusing or nonexistent guidelines and major hurdles to … Read More
The Conversation presents the story of the racial prejudice that Japanese American soldiers faced in the US during World War II. Read More
Machinery Partner researched the U.S. government's efforts toward industrial decarbonization in the years since the Bipartisan … Read More
Foothold Technology used data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to explore how access to housing impacts health, … Read More