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Jul 31, 2015 11:18AM
A Boston startup allows “sun partners” without solar units to buy units of energy from “sun hosts” with rooftop panels.
Jul 10, 2015 02:53PM ● By Avery Mack
By picking what’s left behind in the fields, nonprofit groups are providing fresh, healthy food to millions nationwide.
Jun 30, 2015 11:14AM
Our food supply depends on the quality of our topsoil, and with strategies as simple as a rain garden and paving stones, we can start to protect it right at home.
Lowe’s Home Improvement says it will phase out sales of neonicotinoid pesticides, a leading factor in the disastrous global bee decline.
Jun 01, 2015 06:43PM ● By Avery Mack
Ever longed to try out downsizing? Teeny-tiny rentals a tenth the size of an average home are springing up at vacation sites ranging from national forests to urban centers.
May 29, 2015 11:12AM
Small organic molecules that absorb sunlight have been harnessed by scientists to produce power when built into windows and mobile devices.
Nov 01, 2013 02:27PM
Better manufacturing is reducing the coal-powered electricity necessary to produce solar panels.
Nov 01, 2013 02:23PM ● By Christine MacDonald
Green shopping means knowing the eco-cost of our choices – such as the fact that it takes 630 gallons of water to produce one hamburger.
Nov 01, 2013 02:19PM ● By Christine MacDonald
There’s still time to act in concrete ways to dramatically reduce the volume of carbon dioxide-emissions from worldwide burning of fossil fuels and to ease the impact of extreme weather on future generations.
Jul 31, 2013 12:37PM ● By Randy Kambic
Plastic is everywhere in our home, but we can start taking baby steps to reduce its impact on our health and the environment.
May 31, 2013 12:04PM
Helpful tips make an at-home car wash both energy-efficient and thorough.
May 01, 2013 04:40PM ● By April Thompson
Feeling overwhelmed by “stuff”? You’re not alone—70 percent of Americans feel buried by clutter. Our professional organizers share tips for getting around common clutter-based roadblocks.
