If you’ve ever tried researching solar energy on your own, you’ve probably felt both the excitement of possibility and the uncertainty that comes with sorting through complex information. Between headlines about tax credits, reports on manufacturing expansion, and conversations about battery storage becoming more common, the straightforward question — “Should I install solar?” — can start to feel layered with …
Eating like a vegetarian is one of the simplest ways to support both personal health and environmental sustainability. Research consistently shows that reducing meat consumption can significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and land impacts tied to food production. Shifting meals toward plant-forward ingredients—like vegetables, legumes, and whole grains—offers a practical way to align everyday eating habits with climate-friendly …
Microplastics from household waste are now one of the most widespread forms of pollution on the planet. These tiny plastic particles—often invisible to the eye—are released as everyday plastic products break down, wash away, or wear out. From food packaging and synthetic clothing to cleaning products and discarded plastics, what we use (and throw away) at home plays a direct …
Solar energy isn’t just growing — it’s transforming how Americans generate electricity, build jobs, and design our infrastructure. Thanks to the latest data from SEIA’s Solar Data Cheat Sheet, the picture is clearer than ever: from booming solar installations to accelerating manufacturing capacity, the industry is evolving fast. Let’s walk through the highlights, what they reveal about the state of …
On July 4, 2025, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) was signed into law, introducing major shifts in the U.S. clean energy landscape. If you’re planning a solar installation or investing in clean energy for your home or business, these updates matter. While some incentives remain unchanged, others face critical deadlines that could impact your return on investment. Let’s break …
Carbon is mentioned often in our daily lives. You hear the words – decarbonization, CO2 or carbon dioxide, carbon footprint, carbon emissions, carbon cycle, calcium carbonate, fossil carbon and much much more. The single most important word we hear repeatedly is ‘carbon.’ According to Britannica, carbon is a nonmetallic chemical element of the periodic table. It is not particularly plentiful—it …
I am an avid follower of the latest trends, movements, and events that affect our daily lives. It’s why I engage with NPR, 1A, and PBS on a daily basis. My goal is to stay up to date on what impacts the planet. In June of 2022, three stories stood out: What is food waste to some is food for …
I strongly support renewable energy initiatives. From electric vehicles to solar panels, I’ve worked hard to build a greener life for myself and my family. But adopting renewable energy becomes more complex and resource-intensive as you scale up. How can you adapt, or in some cases, rebuild an energy grid that already struggles to keep up with demand? What does …
The other day I came across this article, I Can Change the World? How Different Personality Types Respond to Environmental Concerns from the website 16 Personalities. The article covers a survey conducted using the Myers-Briggs personality test. Each personality type is determined and then categorized into certain roles, like Sentinel or Explorer. It’s these roles that help community members understand …
I felt challenged as an environmentalist when I watched the 2014 Netflix documentary “Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret”. One of the experts from the film, Howard Lyman says, “You can’t be an environmentalist and eat animal products—period.” Mr. Lyman came into the public eye on a 1996 taping of The Oprah Winfrey Show titled “Dangerous Food.” At that time, he was …
