Monday, November 4, 2024
Green Living & the Environment

Why does the Earth spin?

An astronomer takes us on a tour of the universe to learn about the birth of stars and planets and how they get their spin.

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.

Will we eventually have to send our trash into space if we run out of room on Earth?

Humans generate a lot of trash, but there are cheaper and safer ways to handle it than loading it on rockets.

Environment matters

Evacuating in disasters like Hurricane Milton isn’t simple – there are reasons people stay in harm’s way, and it’s not just stubbornness

Evacuation is more difficult for people with health and mobility issues. Ted Richardson/For The Washington Post via Getty Images As Hurricane Milton roared ashore near Sarasota, Florida, tens of …

Are you recycling like it's 1999?

(BPT) - If you recycle at home or the office, that's great! Mother Nature thanks you. But, when was the last time you thought about how and what you're tossing into your bins? If you're recycling …

Climate change is messing with city sewers—and the solutions are even messier

Grist dives into the effects of heavy rains on the aging pipes of Boston and NYC, plus how each city plans to solve the problem.

A new heat pump + insulation = max efficiency

(BPT) - Thinking about upgrading your home's HVAC system with a new heat pump? It's the perfect time to add or upgrade your home's insulation, too.These two projects not only work together to help …

A bot to mow your lawn? Yes, you can — and should. Here's why

(BPT) - For most homeowners, mowing the lawn is a necessary chore that eats up precious time on weekends and exposes those with allergies to the kinds of grasses and pollen they're trying to avoid. …

5 easy ways to make your bathroom more sustainable

(BPT) - The entire country has experienced its share of extreme weather lately. Record-breaking heat, torrential rain and drought — you name it, Mother Nature has been doling it out. It has …

Expert tips to save you money heating your home

(BPT) - As the days get shorter and cooler, it's the perfect time to turn your attention to your heating system. Before it gets too chilly, you'll want your HVAC system to be in great condition …

Why home insurance rates are rising so fast across the US – climate change plays a big role

Millions of Americans have been watching with growing alarm as their homeowners insurance premiums rise and their coverage shrinks. Nationwide, premiums rose 34% between 2017 and 2023, and they continued to rise in 2024 across much of the country.

5 tips for sustainably decorating your home

From upcycling to investing in quality materials, Made Trade rounded up five tips for sustainably decorating your home.
Keeping Your Community Clean: 4 ways to do your part for spotless public spaces
(Family Features) From a day spent in the office to evenings out and everywhere in between, there's one thing virtually everyone leaves behind now and again: a mess.
Inside fast fashion brands' love affair with uncomfortable, synthetic, and slow-to-biodegrade fabrics
The RealReal used data from Textile Exchange to explore the far-reaching prevalence of polyester, including in the fast fashion industry.
‘Just the Facts with Steve Ballmer’ Shares Government Data on Energy & the Environment, and Economy
(BPT) - USAFacts, a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic organization founded by former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, is launching the next set of PSAs in a six-part series — these will focus on …
What if your pets' steps could create renewable energy?
(BPT) - Does your dog run crazy-eights? Does your cat get midnight madness? Of course, any of your pets can get the zoomies, or, maybe they simply follow you around the house all day in hopes of a …
New round of federal grants injects billions into rural renewable energy projects
The Daily Yonder reports on a new round of federal funding and its focus on communities across the country with fewer than 10,000 residents.
Lifestyle features
Election analysis: The state of the race in 5 charts
Stacker looked at news reports and academic research to see what the polls suggest about the 2024 election and explain why outcomes can be so difficult to pin down.
US government tries to rein in an out-of-control subscription economy
It’s never been easier to sign up for subscriptions – and they’ve never been harder to manage.
Election 2024: Competing visions of how USDA funding can help rural America
The Daily Yonder compares the potential effects of each of the 2024 presidential candidates' visions for rural America.
'Self-driving' cars are changing Utah roads—sometimes with fatal consequences, lawsuit alleges
The Salt Lake Tribune reports on a recent Utah lawsuit that challenged the safety of Tesla's Autopilot feature, alleging the electric car manufacturer has lulled drivers into a "false sense of safety."
Celebrities Unite to Mobilize Support for Hurricane Relief and Recovery
(Family Features) In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, entire communities have been torn apart, lives were lost, families displaced and children left without schools. Recovery is lengthy - and costly - requiring people to come together to help with relief efforts.