We know now, more than ever, that our daily choices directly affect the environment, and the health and safety of future generations. We’ve gotten better about...
Global Warming
Articles about climate change and global warming, and what we can do as individuals to help reduce its effects.
Several years ago, when compact fluorescent (CFL) lightbulbs came onto the market, I was really happy. I was even happier when their prices came down and their...
Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, Americans throw away a million extra tons of garbage each week. Here are twelve ways to reduce your environmental...
If you live in an older house that has not been fully weatherized, somewhere between 20% and 50% of your heating bills can be attributed to air leakage alone.
There are consequences to our national habit of sending food to landfills. American food waste has significant environmental, economic, and cultural...
Each American household receives almost 900 pieces of junk mail per year and wastes about 8 hours per year dealing with it. Here are some ways to get rid of...
Solar panels for your home can require up-front investments of thousands of dollars. Fortunately, more and more states are authorizing solar panel leasing...
Nothing would protect the environment and decrease our dependence on oil more than taking steps to reduce your transportation footprint. Transportation...
Reducing your footprint and becoming more self-reliant is a lifestyle change. And like quitting smoking, eating better or any other lifestyle improvement, if...
Scientists and ranchers alike see managed intensive grazing as the solution to desertification, air and water pollution, and even climate change. Here's why.