Environmental News

Why scientists want your photos of wildlife eating lunch

Grist reports on the Who Eats Whom project, leveraging citizen science to document complex wildlife interactions. This database aids conservation efforts amid climate change.

How to recycle right: Survey shows what consumers want to know

Whether it’s a pizza box, a yogurt container or a cardboard shipping package, many consumers have found themselves standing at the …
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Redeeming a river in Kingwood, West Virginia

The hardwood forests of Preston County, West Virginia, are thick enough to make you forget which way is up. Thankfully, an endless …
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The fishing industry is changing fish DNA

Commercial fishing has had a profound impact on the diversity and sustainability of fish populations. The fishing industry has removed …
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Is your home ready for winter? How to be prepared for unexpected outages

(BPT) - When winter power outages hit, older adults face the highest risk. They rely on electricity to power their homes, including …
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The hidden mining cost of meat and seafood

The crops we feed farm animals like soy and corn are a big part of the meat industry’s massive environmental footprint. Producing …
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Thinking Green

3 Reasons to Ditch Your Laundry Detergent for Eco Strips

(NewsUSA) - The laundry industry would have you believe that in order to get brilliant, clean laundry, you need to use powders, liquids and pods that are diluted with water, and come in bulky, …

How to prepare your HVAC system for winter: A homeowner's checklist for reliable heating

(BPT) - Winter weather can arrive quickly, and the last thing any homeowner wants is a heating system that isn't ready when temperatures drop. Fortunately, a few proactive maintenance steps can help …

4 fall home power steps to prepare for cold weather, starting with a solar generator

(BPT) - The fall season means clocks fall back, and every November, standard time returns with a familiar set of seasonal rituals.Once you've gone around the house adjusting all your clocks, you …

Save the Earth!

Natural Food Storage Containers Can Help Save Money

(TVA) - As food costs continue to rise, many people are seeking creative solutions to stretch their dollars and reduce wasted food. Buying and cooking food in bulk helps save money, as well as …

What if we never built another new building?

Reasons to be Cheerful reports on Swiss architect Barbara Buser, who advocates for reusing existing buildings to combat climate change, promoting sustainable construction by cutting carbon emissions and creating vibrant community spaces.

Live well and protect the earth

Where speed goats cross the high sage seas

Atmos reports on pronghorn migration in Wyoming, highlighting their unique adaptations, conservation efforts, and the struggle to balance wildlife protection with development.

Hurricane Harvey dropped several feet of rain on Texas, stranding trucks, people and their pets.

How much rain can a hurricane make, and does the storm size matter?

Storms big and small can produce a lot of rain. What matters most is how fast they’re moving, as an atmospheric scientist and educator explains.

NJ data center emitted staggering amounts of air pollution for nearly a year before regulators intervened

Floodlight reports that a New Jersey data center emitted significant air pollution for nearly a year before regulators intervened, leading to a $1 million fine.

What the history of blue baby syndrome tells us about today’s fight for clean water

Sentient reports that blue baby syndrome, linked to nitrate pollution from agriculture, shaped water safety regulations.

Not every home needs the same backup power. Here's how to determine the best home battery backup for you.

(BPT) - Are you thinking about adding a home backup system to your house in the form of a solar generator or portable power station? If not, it's a good idea to consider sooner rather than …

Live Green

Banks are financing the fossil fuel industry’s next growth strategy

Grist reports that major banks are increasing financing for fossil fuels, undermining climate commitments and supporting the petrochemical industry's growth strategy.

What you need to know about the outage forecast before you buy power backup

(BPT) - Excited about Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days? How about finding deals that really matter, like backup power solutions for your …
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Could shellfish farming fix Florida's algal bloom problem?

It’s a sight that stops Florida boaters and beachgoers in their tracks: a thick green sludge coating the water, smelling of rotten …
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Could plastic-eating robots clean up our oceans?

In Los Angeles, in Mumbai, in Kuala Lumpur and in several other cities around the planet, autonomous plastic-eating robots are taking …
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3 iconic animals show the value of the US Endangered Species Act – and the harm in stripping it away

It used to be considered against the law in America to starve a member of an endangered species to death or harm it by destroying its …
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Power out? Here's how to keep your fridge on

(BPT) - If you've ever endured a power outage for any length of time, you know what a hassle it is. And one of the biggest issues? The …
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