Soul Talk: Can Spirituality and Politics Govern?
By Sister Jenna Have you ever wondered who our congressional leaders are? What do they really believe, beyond what we know of their policies? Who are the people making the decisions for the lives of citizens in America? “Soul Talk on the Hill,” a series hosted by Sister Jenna takes us into Read More...
America's ski industry has united to fight climate change and save the snow
Skiing is among the most preferred winter sports in the United States and also a major economic driver in the country’s mountainous regions. Skiing, however, is dependent on a stable climate, and the warming conditions created by climate change are putting the industry's future on a slippery Read More...
Why taxing empty apartments can help solve housing shortages in major cities
Many expensive cities around the world are suffering from a housing crisis as more and more people move towards these sprawling metropolises. Strangely enough, these cities tend to have lots of unoccupied homes that are either used as investment properties or second homes. This is the case in Read More...
Study: Electric cars are cheaper to own and run than gas-powered cars
If you’ve been looking to buy a new car as of late, you may have noticed that electric cars at the dealership are a tad more expensive than gas-powered cars. That, however, is only the upfront cost and has nothing to do with how much the car will cost you in the years following your purchase. If Read More...
Senators just passed the biggest conservation legislation in more than a decade
Hallelujah! Senators from all across the political spectrum came together this week to pass the most sweeping conservation legislation in a decade. The bipartisan measure touches every state and protects more than 1.3 million acres of wilderness from any development. Not even roads or motorized Read More...
Make your Valentine’s day an eco-friendly one with these 6 tips
Valentine’s day provides a good opportunity to spend some quality time with the person you love. It also provides businesses and companies to woo you into buying a bunch of stuff you really don’t need. The truth is that Valentine’s day has become overrun by consumerism, and it’s become Read More...
Smart fabric can change temperature according to the world around it
Imagine having an item of clothing that cools you in summer and warms you in winter. A sweater that, based on its surrounding environment, regulates its own temperature in response to your personal comfort. Soon that could become reality as scientists at the University of Maryland have created a Read More...
16 breathtaking travel destination for your next spring trip
With the winter holidays in the rearview mirror and the summer vacation still far away, it’s time to start thinking about spring and where you’ll go celebrate the new season and revamp your mental desktop. With cheaper season rates and fewer crowds to the fields of blooming flowers and Read More...
New discovery could lead to medicine that enables the brain to heal itself
Most cells in the body can patch up damage by dividing to create new versions of themselves. But the neurons in our brain lack this ability, so once they're damaged through illness or injury, there's not much that can be done. Worse still, in an overzealous attempt to protect the injured site, Read More...
How to feel at home in a place where you don’t really belong
For all the upsides of living life as a digital nomad, there are a few major downsides. The main one is that constantly being on the road can make you lose that distinct feeling of homeliness. Yes, the flexibility of the traveling man or woman is desirable, but having that feeling that you belong Read More...