Environmental News

5 key decisions to make before building an ADU

(BPT) - Are you considering or in the midst of planning to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU)? If so, you're part of a fascinating trend that's meeting multiple housing needs across the United …

Being prepared: How to know what kind of backup power is best for you

(BPT) - No matter where you live, you can be at risk for short- or long-term power outages. Between extended heat waves, hurricane season, wildfire risk and upcoming winter storms, the aging power …

Need to stay cool? Consider a portable power station

(BPT) - Does it feel like heatwaves keep happening, no matter where you live? It's not your imagination. June 2026 was the second-warmest June on record in North America, and this summer's heat is …

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, …

Curious kids ask questions

Why do we use gasoline for small vehicles and diesel fuel for big vehicles?

Both gasoline and diesel fuel are refined from crude oil, but they are good for different things and can’t be used interchangeably.

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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

Wildfires can leave surviving homes and their water unsafe – safety tips for residents as they return

A home might appear fine, but toxic contamination isn’t always evident by sight or smell.

The Louisiana fishermen refusing to go down with the ship

In Cameron, Louisiana, all the RV parks are full.Venture Global, a Virginia-based liquefied natural gas developer valued at around $36 …
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Come hell or high water: How a small town became a blueprint for building climate resilience

This story starts with a sunset.Pavement gives way to a two-lane bridge that connects one side of Machias, Maine, to the other. From a …
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A rural county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts

Jeff Hough did not pull any punches. What his fellow Republican county commissioners were about to do, he said to the packed …
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America’s air monitors are disappearing. So is your power to expose polluters.

Across much of the U.S., people have little way to know when the air they breathe turns dangerous.Over recent decades, federal funding …
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How one factory is surviving America’s solar policy whiplash

Inside the vast Qcells factory in Cartersville, Georgia, workers — and a bevy of robots — move ultra-thin slices of polysilicon …
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How to safeguard your home from the hidden costs of power outages

(BPT) - When you think of power outages, you may initially imagine a minor inconvenience: You're grabbing flashlights because you're …
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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.

Louisiana communities are left in the dark on toxic air, and industry helped keep it that way

Louisiana communities are left in the dark on toxic air, and industry helped keep it that wayKimbrelle Kyereh lives just a few hundred …
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The best battery backup for your budget

(BPT) - Key takeawaysBackup power solutions are essential with today's tech-dependent lifestyles, extreme weather events and aging …
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The school bus was built for a cooler America

The school bus was built for a cooler AmericaThe American school bus has looked about the same for 80 years. Yellow paint, high vinyl …
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Cow manure could be the next data center fuel

Cow manure could be the next data center fuelAt first glance, Lent Hill Dairy Farm in Steuben County, New York, looks like most other …
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For the first time, Americans are getting more of their electricity from solar than coal

For the first time, Americans are getting more of their electricity from solar than coalSolar energy just provided more electricity in …
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