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Greenest Texas Cities: Top 25 Report
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Itโs easy to label certain Texas cities as either green-leaning communities or oil-guzzling metropolises. But you might still be surprised by our list of the Greenest Cities in Texas. Thatโs because we dug deep, using greenhouse gas emissions, LEED building certification, and public transportation data to rank Texas cities, which resulted in some intriguing findings.…
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Indoor Air Pollution: Sources and Effects
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Whether itโs in school, the office, on the subway or simply at home, most people spend about 90% of their time indoors. And while we often talk about the amount of pollution in our atmosphere, we rarely consider the quality of the air that weโre breathing when we are inside. However, indoor air pollution has…
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The Impacts of Climate Change
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The devastating effects of climate are being felt all over the world. Discover the immediate impacts of climate change, its long term consequences if we donโt act soon to address it. What Is Climate Change? The earthโs temperature is not a static thing. It changes over time and can be measured by the effects of…
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Health Effects of Air Pollution
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Health Effects of Air Pollution and Solutions You can live a few weeks without food and a couple of days without water, but youโll only make it a matter of minutes without air. Our air quality is declining all over the world due to increased particulate pollution from industry, transport, and energy usageโ and some…
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15 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
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Climate change is the result of increasing levels of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, primarily referenced in terms of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The longer we delay action on climate change, the worse its effects will be. Every person, business, organization, and government can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect our environment, and ensure the health…
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8 Climate Change Facts and Myths
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Climate change is the greatest threat humankind faces today. Weโve already seen significant glacial melting, rising sea levels, raging wildfires, the migration of dangerous parasites and disease vectors like mosquitos and ticks, andโmost notablyโextreme and devastating weather events. All signs show that the problem is only going to get worse. This is troubling news for…
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13 Winter Energy Saving Tips
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Your heating and cooling system is the biggest energy hog in your home, accounting for almost half your total energy costs.[1] The money you spend on utilities rises dramatically in the summer and winter months when temperature control sees the highest use. Winter can be especially problematic, as heating costs are a matter of survival.…
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Going Smart at Home: Which Devices Are Essential?
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The smart home of your dreams is finally within reach. In most cases, you can control everything right from the smartphone youโre reading from right now. Smart home technology transforms how we live, offers increased security and peace of mind, and can even help you reduce your energy consumption. But this new home technology really…
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Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy: Safety, Cost, & Efficiency
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What Is Nuclear Energy? Nuclear energy is derived from the energy in the core of an atom. Power plants use the process of nuclear fissionโthe splitting of the atomโto create energy. Some nuclear power plants use uranium atoms. These are split when hit by a neutron, releasing heat and radiation. This atomic collision also releases…
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What Is Solar Energy?
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Quick Summary: Solar energy is a renewable resource that lowers electricity bills and reduces carbon emissions but requires an initial investment and faces limitations like nighttime operation and geographic variability. The use of solar energy as a power source is more prevalent than ever, but it is still often misunderstood. Here, we provide some solar…
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