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No Cook Meals for When the Power Is Out Posted on July 24, 2018 by Audry Black Residents of the southeast US know that hurricane season is no laughing matter. These literal forces of nature can plague the region from June until the end of November depending on the year. …

10 Ways to Save Water at Home Posted on July 19, 2018 by Audry Black  Freshwater is one of the most precious resources on the planet. Only about 2.5% of the world’s water is fresh, and about 70% of that is frozen and inaccessible, so it’s important to take care …

The Benefits of Smart Light Bulbs Posted on July 17, 2018 by Audry Black It seems like everything is going smart these days: refrigerators, vacuums, water bottles, and now—light bulbs? Smart bulbs are arguably the easiest way to begin your smart home upgrades. For some systems, all you have to …

How to Save Energy: Should You Use a Fan or the AC? Posted on July 12, 2018 by Audry Black Do you remember the first time you realized that air conditioning wasn’t free? We’d be willing to bet that one of your parents taught you this lesson. It was likely …

Everything You Need to Know to Prepare for Hurricane Season Posted on July 10, 2018 by Audry Black In this season of beach vacations, tan lines, popsicles, and sunshine, it’s easy to forget that hurricane season is upon us. Start gathering your supplies now so you’re prepared when the next …

6 Energy Conservation Tips for the Summer Months Posted on July 5, 2018 by Audry Black As the temperatures rise, so does our daily energy use. You can thank the humidity as well as the heat. You’re likely blasting your air conditioning during the hottest time of the day to …

The Best Temperature To Set My Thermostat In The Summer Posted on June 26, 2018 by Mike Strayer Summer is here—and with that, its scorching heat makes us want to turn up our air conditioning and avoid the outdoors. But doing so can put quite the strain on your energy …

Electricity for Kids: Learning about Currents, Static, and Electrical Safety Posted on June 11, 2018 by Mike Strayer Kids are exposed to electricity long before they even realize what it is. Think about kids’ cartoons. The characters are often represented as having an idea when a lightbulb image appears above …

Fiji’s pearl pioneer blazes a trail in sustainable high-end Savusavu (Fiji), June 8: (June 8 is World Oceans Day). From the tranquil environs of the country’s second largest island Vanua Levu, Justin Hunter’s uniquely hued pearls in green, blue, chocolate, aubergine, gold, burgundy and more, are not simply selling Fiji’s …

SAND CITY, Calif.– Heavy devices has been moved into the dunes in Sand City as teams begin on an eco-resort. Monterey Bay Shore Eco-Resort has been in the allowing process for a quarter of a century but last week the California Coastal Commission offered the approval for graders to get …