Green Living & the Environment

5 simple ways to save 'green' by going green at home

(BPT) - With rising energy costs and an increasing awareness of homeowners' environmental impact, creating a greener home isn't just a trend — it's a responsible choice for both your wallet and …

Lawn and beyond: The powerful benefits of natural turfgrass

(BPT) - Healthy, natural turfgrass is more than just a pleasing addition to your yard and home’s curb appeal. Natural turfgrass is among the most resilient plant materials and provides many …

Why can’t we throw all our trash into a volcano and burn it up?

It’s true that lava is hot enough to burn up some of our trash. When Kilauea erupted on the Big island of Hawaii in 2018, the lava flows were hotter than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit (1,100 Celsius). That’s hotter than the surface of the planet Venus, and hot enough to melt many rocks. …

Transform Your Home and the Planet: Mercury Insurance Offers Eco-Friendly Home Solutions This Earth Month

(BPT) - In these economically and environmentally challenging times, the cost of running a home is rising just as swiftly as interest rates. The costs associated with maintaining our homes are …

4 ways the latest tech can boost your spring home projects

(BPT) - Spring is all about renewal — whether that means cleaning and organizing your house, or making improvements that enhance your home's efficiency and security. Thanks to the latest …

How bird flu virus fragments get into milk sold in stores, and what the spread of H5N1 in cows means for the dairy industry and milk drinkers

The discovery of fragments of avian flu virus in about 20% of milk samples from stores in initial testing across the U.S. suggests that the H5N1 virus may be more widespread in U.S. dairy cattle than previously realized. …

When Allergy Season Knows No Season: The Climate Change Connection

(BPT) - By Jad Daley, President and CEO of American ForestsClimate change is reshaping our world in unexpected ways, including the worsening of seasonal allergies. This was confirmed by a 2019 study …

Wild turkey numbers are falling in some parts of the US – the main reason may be habitat loss

Birdsong is a welcome sign of spring, but robins and cardinals aren’t the only birds showing off for breeding season. In many parts of North America, you’re likely to encounter male wild turkeys, puffed up like beach balls and with their tails fanned out, aggressively strutting through woods and parks or stopping traffic on your street.y …

100% Grass-Fed Organic Dairy Benefits Consumers, Environment, Cows and Family Farms

(Family Features) While the difference between dairy alternatives such as oat, almond and other nut milks is easier to decipher, choosing between organic dairy varieties can be more difficult.
Environment matters
During the 2024 eclipse, biologists like us want to find out how birds will respond to darkness in the middle of the day
Birds use light as a cue, so what happens when it gets dark during the day? AP Photo/Hassan Ammar The total solar eclipse on …
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America’s green manufacturing boom, from EV batteries to solar panel production, isn’t powered by renewable energy − yet
Renewable energy provides about 20% of U.S. electricity. AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez Panasonic’s new US$4 …
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Who are today’s climate activists? Dispelling 3 big myths for Earth Month
Climate rallies, like this one in New York City in 2022, draw activists of all ages. AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe As Earth …
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Female mosquitoes rely on one another to choose the best breeding sites − and with the arrival of spring, they’re already on the hunt
_Aedes aegypti_, found across much of the U.S., spread Zika, dengue, chikungunya and other viruses. Mailson Pignata/iStock via …
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City mouse or country mouse? I collect mice from Philly homes to study how they got so good at urban living
European colonizers brought mice to the Americas, where they squeaked out a comfortable life. Dejan Kolar/iStock Collection …
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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 …

Make an Impact This Earth Day: 5 steps to plant a tree

(Family Features) There are countless ways you can make your contributions felt this Earth Day. If you'd like to join millions of others in the fight for the environment, consider one of the most popular gifts given back to the world each year: planting a tree.

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, …

Purina’s commitment to pets, people and planet Earth

(BPT) - By Gopi Sandhu, vice president of Environmental Sustainability at Nestle PurinaEfforts to protect the planet are important for every creature that calls Earth home, including people and their …
Lifestyle features
A visual history of campus protests in the US
Howard Ruffner // Getty Images The current wave of pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses has thrust the long history of …
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Voters in 12 states may decide on abortion in 2024, including 3 states where abortion is confirmed on the ballot—Florida, Maryland and New York
Libin Jose // Shutterstock Voters in 12 states could see abortion on their ballots this year, including three states where ballot …
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Best cities for naked gardening
azem // Shutterstock Where in the U.S. can you garden in your birthday suit without fear of being exposed to tickets or jail …
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5 ways to improve your mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month
edchechine // Shutterstock It was just a year ago that the Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, released an alarming report about the …
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10 U.S. cities where residents are happiest
Sean Pavone // Shutterstock Money can't always buy happiness. However, quality of life can influence your financial decisions and …
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