Burying Human Waste in the Wilderness Deemed Unsustainable

When pathogens in buried poop from campers and hikers leach into the soil, they can spread into waterways or become integrated into an ecosystem. Read More »

Common California Bumble Bees Go Missing

The Western bumble bee, once easily spotted in California, could not be found in a recent survey led by the University of California-Riverside. Read More »

Hurricane-Resilient Wind Turbines Modeled After Palm Trees

Atlantic hurricanes pose risks to renewable energy wind turbines, and researchers are developing more resilient models inspired by palm trees. Read More »

Australian Office Building to Feature Solar Facade

A rooftop solar array and solar panels on the sides will adorn an eight-story high-rise planned for West Melbourne, Australia, to provide the office building with most of its power. Read More »

Carbon Labels Cut Environmental Impact of Dining

Researchers studied the design of restaurant menus and how adding carbon labels indicating the greenhouse gas emissions per dish affected the choices people might make when dining out. Read More »

Seattle Providing Electric Vehicle Chargers on Utility Poles

Seattle City Light is installing electric vehicle chargers on utility poles as part of a transition to zero-emission electric transportation options. Read More »

Peace Day Addresses Global Racism

The 2022 theme of the United Nations-sanctioned International Day of Peace, or World Peace Day, is “End racism. Build peace.” Read More »

Learning to Grieve: How to Help Children Navigate Through Loss

While there is no right way to grieve, adults can provide kids experiencing loss gentle guideposts and lessons of empathy and acceptance as they process complicated emotions. Read More »

Mango Leather

Use a food dehydrator to make this tasty mango leather, perfect for healthy snacking on-the-go. Read More »

Air-Drying Fresh Herbs

Dry out your own fresh picked herbs with this easy DIY home method. Read More »

Food Dehydration Made Easy: Best Ways to Preserve the Harvest

Preserving fruit, veggies, meat, fish, herbs and nuts is easy with these best tips for getting started using a food dehydrator. Read More »

Warnings for Secondhand Shoppers: Safety and Quality Control Tips

Tips to consider when purchasing children's items, clothing, furniture or electronics secondhand. Read More »