Green Living & the Environment

National parks teach students about environmental issues in this course

The University of Tennessee is a natural fit for this course, with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and all the learning opportunities it offers being only a one-hour drive away. ... Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. …

City mouse or country mouse? I collect mice from Philly homes to study how they got so good at urban living

Dusty barns, gleaming stables and damp basements. These are all places where you might find a house mouse – or a member of my research team. I’m an evolutionary biologist, and my lab at Drexel University studies wild house mice. …

New HVAC trends increase sustainability and savings for homeowners

(BPT) - Like many sectors, the HVAC industry is no stranger to new challenges, technological advancements and regulatory shifts which in turn can impact homeowners. Today, the sector is buzzing with …

Solar power occupies a lot of space – here’s how to make it more ecologically beneficial to the land it sits on

As societies look for ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions and slow climate change, large-scale solar power is playing a central role. Climate scientists view it as the tool with the greatest potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 2030. …

Gone Viral: 'Miniclover' is a top trending grass alternative for yards across America

(Family Features) If you're looking to renovate your yard, there's a sustainable, drought-tolerant alternative to high-maintenance, water-guzzling grass that also reduces your environmental footprint.

Detroiters more likely to support local solar power development if they think it reduces energy prices for their community

Michigan residents overwhelmingly want more solar power. In the spring of 2023, nearly two-thirds of 1,000 state residents surveyed supported additional large-scale solar development. …

April’s eclipse will mean interruptions in solar power generation, which could strain electrical grids

During the most recent total solar eclipse visible in the U.S., on Aug. 21, 2017, the skies darkened as the Moon crossed in front of the Sun. It blocked out all sunlight – except for that from a golden ring …

Sharks, turtles and other sea creatures face greater risk from industrial fishing than previously thought − we estimated added pressure from ‘dark’ fishing vessels

My colleagues and I mapped activity in the northeast Pacific of “dark” fishing vessels – boats that turn off their location devices or lose signal for technical reasons. …

A simple 5-step checklist to install an EV charger at home

Edmunds has a 5-step checklist for homeowners ready to install an electric vehicle charger.
Environment matters
Where does lightning strike? New maps pinpoint 36.8 million yearly ground strike points in unprecedented detail
Lightning strikes near St. George, Utah. jerbarber/iStock/Getty Images Plus It’s been a warm day, maybe even a little …
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EPA has tightened its target for deadly particle pollution − states need more tools to reach it
Tens of millions of Americans, including many Texans like me, live in counties that will soon be violating air pollution particle …
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Potato plant radiation sensors could one day monitor radiation in areas surrounding power plants
Fields of genetically modified potato plants could detect radiation. AP Photo/John Miller While expanding nuclear energy …
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Wildlife selfies harm animals − even when scientists share images with warnings in the captions
The right way to photograph wildlife: from a distance, in the animal's natural habitat. Jim Peaco, Yellowstone National …
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El Niño is starting to lose strength after fueling a hot, stormy year, but it’s still powerful − an atmospheric scientist explains what’s ahead for 2024
In California, El Niño helped fuel a wet 2023 and early 2024. Mario Tama/Getty Images   Wild weather has been …
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National Grid: Improving Jobs with the Clean Energy Transition

(NAPSI)—Addressing climate change is an all-hands-on-deck undertaking. It requires a smarter, stronger, and cleaner energy grid that provides affordable, reliable power when and where people need …

How to Build a Sustainable Home

(Family Features) If you're starting construction on the home of your dreams, consider the benefits of building with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind.

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, …

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 …
Lifestyle features
San Francisco's burning question: Are we ready for Waymo Google cars?
Sundry Photography // Shutterstock The recent incident involving a Waymo Google self-driving car being set ablaze in San Francisco …
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Can background checks show whether your identity was stolen?
beast01 // Shutterstock Conducting a background check on yourself isn't always necessary if you're concerned about identity theft, …
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Safest and most affordable cities in the US
RodClementPhotography // Shutterstock Safety and affordability are crucial factors for most people when choosing a place to live. …
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Rural Americans were less likely to enroll in a federal broadband assistance program. Now it's too late to sign up
Amy Johansson // Shutterstock Rural households were not as likely as their urban counterparts to enroll in the Affordable …
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States where the most people are receiving substance use treatment
DC Studio // Shutterstock Approximately 49 million people in the U.S. population aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in …
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