Why Sudden Heavy Rain Now Disrupts When a lot of rain comes down.
A lot of times people underestimate how much a really heavy downpour throws things off, and it’s not simply about being drenched or having to…
Megan Harlow
Why Eco-Friendly Progress Often Starts With Better Household Systems
Actually being more environmentally friendly doesn’t so much rely on big, sweeping ideas as on the details of how things are done around the house….
Why Electricity Demand Spikes Matter More During Extreme Weather
When the weather is really harsh, how much electricity everyone needs all at once is a big deal. During very hot periods, air conditioners get…
Why Seagrass Meadows Matter for Coastal Waters and Marine Life
Seagrass meadows are plants growing underwater in fairly shallow areas along the coast, and lots of creatures in the sea rely on them. Though people…
Why Seasonal Produce Often Tastes Better and Creates Less Waste
Things that are in season usually taste great because they’re picked when they’re nearly ripe for eating, not long before they are, so they don’t…
Why Repairing Household Items Can Reduce Waste More Than Expected
Fixing things around the house is a really good way to make less rubbish, as it means you get to continue using something that is…
How Rain Gardens Help Reduce Runoff and Support Healthier Neighborhoods
Rain gardens are planted depressions, not very deep, and they gather rain that flows off of roofs, driveways, patios, and other surfaces that don’t let…
Why Soil Health Matters More Than Many Home Gardeners Realize
How well your food will grow, how water gets through the earth, and how long your garden keeps on producing are all down to the…
Why Seasonal Weather Feels Less Predictable in Many Communities
In lots of places, the weather for each time of year doesn’t seem as certain as it used to. The usual patterns we’ve always had…
Why Small Sustainability Habits Often Matter More Than Perfect Plans
You’ll probably get further with sustainability by doing little things consistently rather than making huge plans you can’t stick to. Lots of families start out…