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Climate-friendly outdoor upgrades that look great and leave a lighter footprint

(BPT) - Today's homeowners are increasingly focused on creating spaces that endure the elements while leaving a lighter environmental footprint. This growing focus on resilience and sustainability is …

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Geothermal energy has huge potential to generate clean power – including from used oil and gas wells

The Earth’s own heat can be brought up from underground and used as a source of energy that emits almost no greenhouse gases and can operate 24/7 almost anywhere on the planet.

Florida’s 1,100 natural springs are under threat – a geographer explains how to restore them

Florida’s springs are a window into the state’s groundwater system. Revitalizing them will require multiple solutions tailored to each spring.

Will your next EV have a solid-state battery and improved performance?

Knowable Magazine reports solid-state batteries promise improved EV performance with faster charging and longer ranges, but manufacturing challenges remain.

Considering a home generator? Why you should install now

(BPT) - Have you considered installing a solar generator? Whether you want to be prepared for power outages and other emergencies, live off-grid or want to reduce your monthly energy bill, a solar …

How to elevate your home: 3 sustainable bathroom features

(BPT) - Designing or renovating your bathroom is the perfect opportunity to incorporate sustainable features. By carefully choosing materials and products that focus on reducing waste, you can do …

A walk across Alaska’s Arctic sea ice brings to life the losses that appear in climate data

The author's view walking across Arctic sea ice off Utqiagvik, Alaska, in April 2025. Alexandra Jahn

A polar scientist explains the changes hunters who rely on the ice are seeing off Utqiagvik, and how those shifts are echoed in satellite data and climate models.

How to breathe easy in tight spaces with slim design heat pumps

(BPT) - Do you live in a smaller home? If so, you're not alone. With the current low real estate inventory and challenging housing market, compact homes like townhomes, condos and zero lot line homes …

Sandhill cranes can be spotted in many states, but in the 1930s their populations had crashed to a few dozen breeding pairs in the eastern U.S.

The surprising recovery of once-rare birds

It’s not every day that you see a 4-foot-tall bird, but it’s happening more often. Several fascinating species are nesting in and near towns once again.

Easily renovate your bathroom and kitchen with one appliance

(BPT) - As home prices continue to rise, many homeowners are choosing to stay and put their time and money into renovating their existing homes. According to a survey by This Old House, 48% of …

The island nation of Tuvalu is losing land to sea-level rise, and its farms and water supplies are under threat from salt water.

5 forecasts early climate models got right – the evidence is all around you

From rising global temperatures to the fast-warming Arctic, early climate models predicted the changes half a century ago.

Residents try to put out flames as a wildfire threatens homes in Quito, Ecuador, in September 2024.

Wildfire disasters are increasingly in the news, yet less land is burning globally – here’s why

Even though you may mostly hear about fires in the US, Canada, Europe and Australia, it’s Africa that has far and away the most acreage burned and people exposed to fire.