What the public must do to reclaim the power in post-truth America
It seems today we live in a world where accountability no longer exists and the reality is constantly being skewed. The contradicting narratives coming from today’s government is only working to divide and weaken the public, but that doesn’t mean all hope is lost. We can reclaim the narrative Read More...
The EU wants to force all phone manufacturers to use the same charger
Not only is it inconvenient that different smartphones have different chargers, but it’s also terrible for the environment. The EU Commission estimates that incompatible chargers contribute 51,000 tons of electronic waste every year in Europe. Now the EU is considering creating a law forcing all Read More...
Love doesn’t cost a thing, right? 8 frugal date ideas
The price tag associated with entertaining and delighting a spouse can be astronomical, from elegant dinners and fancy shows to romantic getaway weekends. But it shouldn’t cost a fortune to keep the romantic spark alive. Instead, there are plenty of things you and your partner can do that is both Read More...
Study: Too much alcohol (or none at all) is linked to dementia
Research has shown in plenty of cases that drinking in moderation can be key to good health. In a recent study, researchers found that high amounts of alcohol consumption can heighten your risk of dementia. On the flip-side, no alcohol consumption at all is also linked to dementia. The trick is to Read More...
The verdict is in: Rotating crops boosts yields and reduces emissions
If you’ve ever pulled a few all-nighters in a row, you understand the importance of rest. Soil needs rest too in order to replenish nutrients. Traditionally that means rotating crops throughout the year, something many farmers ignore by simply planting the same crop year round. A new long-term Read More...
Is your city amongst the most sustainably powered cities in America?
When it comes to sustainability, cities from the East Coast of America need to take note of the West Coast. San Francisco and Oakland finished on top of a recent ranking of sustainability by city, followed by Seattle and Portland. The ranking was determined by how much of a city’s energy comes Read More...
Why it’s time the U.S. creates a national energy grid
If there is one thing almost every clean energy analyst agrees on, it’s that, when it comes to grids, bigger is better. Sharing energy over a wider geographic area improves efficiency, smooths out peaks and troughs in demands, reduces the use of duplicative backup sources, allows for the Read More...
Self-doubt is intellectually essential—here’s how to use it for positive change
Self-doubt is generally considered a negative trait. Yet doubt is intellectually and emotionally essential. In the social sphere, questioning is adaptive for survival and helps us to gauge trustworthiness. There’s no need to fear your own doubts. With the right mindset, you can use your Read More...
This utility helps you cut your energy and carbon usages in real time
Energy conservation can make the biggest contribution to prevent further global warming. Technology can help with that. This New Zealand utility company helps customers in real-time to change their energy use. Knowledge is Read More...
Goodbye coal: England and Germany keep setting new EU clean energy records
The UK’s electrical grid has not burned any coal for about 1,000 hours so far this year. That figure for the whole of 2016 was 210. Last year it was 624. Germany is more dependent on coal. But the trend away from coal pollution is clear there too. So far, this year coal generated about 35.1 Read More...