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Native Plants Make a Comeback in American Yards
Homeowners are trading grass lawns for native gardens that save water and attract pollinators. Local wildflowers and grasses not only beautify communities but also help rebuild ecosystems one backyard at a time.
Homeowners are trading grass lawns for native gardens that save water and attract pollinators. Local wildflowers and grasses not only beautify communities but also help rebuild ecosystems one backyard at a time.
November 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Native Plants Make a Comeback in American Yards
Homeowners are trading grass lawns for native gardens that save water and attract pollinators. Local wildflowers and grasses not only beautify communities but also help rebuild ecosystems one backyard at a time.
Homeowners are trading grass lawns for native gardens that save water and attract pollinators. Local wildflowers and grasses not only beautify communities but also help rebuild ecosystems one backyard at a time.
Tech Startups Turn Ocean Plastic Into Everyday Products
Across the U.S., entrepreneurs are finding creative uses for ocean plastic turning waste into sneakers, bags, and home décor. What was once pollution is now innovation, proving that sustainability and business success can go hand in hand.
Across the U.S., entrepreneurs are finding creative uses for ocean plastic turning waste into sneakers, bags, and home décor. What was once pollution is now innovation, proving that sustainability and business success can go hand in hand.
November 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Tech Startups Turn Ocean Plastic Into Everyday Products
Across the U.S., entrepreneurs are finding creative uses for ocean plastic turning waste into sneakers, bags, and home décor. What was once pollution is now innovation, proving that sustainability and business success can go hand in hand.
Across the U.S., entrepreneurs are finding creative uses for ocean plastic turning waste into sneakers, bags, and home décor. What was once pollution is now innovation, proving that sustainability and business success can go hand in hand.
U.S. Schools Go Solar - and Save Millions
More than 9,000 public schools in America are now powered by solar energy. Districts are saving millions each year - funds that can go back into classrooms instead of electricity bills.
More than 9,000 public schools in America are now powered by solar energy. Districts are saving millions each year - funds that can go back into classrooms instead of electricity bills.
November 15, 2025 at 1:49 PM
U.S. Schools Go Solar - and Save Millions
More than 9,000 public schools in America are now powered by solar energy. Districts are saving millions each year - funds that can go back into classrooms instead of electricity bills.
More than 9,000 public schools in America are now powered by solar energy. Districts are saving millions each year - funds that can go back into classrooms instead of electricity bills.
Farmers Fight Climate Change With Regenerative Agriculture
Farmers from Iowa to Georgia are restoring soil health through cover crops and regenerative techniques. These practices capture carbon, reduce fertilizer use, and make farms more drought-resistant.
Farmers from Iowa to Georgia are restoring soil health through cover crops and regenerative techniques. These practices capture carbon, reduce fertilizer use, and make farms more drought-resistant.
November 14, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Farmers Fight Climate Change With Regenerative Agriculture
Farmers from Iowa to Georgia are restoring soil health through cover crops and regenerative techniques. These practices capture carbon, reduce fertilizer use, and make farms more drought-resistant.
Farmers from Iowa to Georgia are restoring soil health through cover crops and regenerative techniques. These practices capture carbon, reduce fertilizer use, and make farms more drought-resistant.
Cities Turn Parking Lots Into Green Spaces
Across the country, cities are transforming old parking lots into tree-filled parks, gardens, and solar canopies. These projects reduce heat, absorb carbon, and create inviting public spaces for people to gather.
Across the country, cities are transforming old parking lots into tree-filled parks, gardens, and solar canopies. These projects reduce heat, absorb carbon, and create inviting public spaces for people to gather.
November 13, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Cities Turn Parking Lots Into Green Spaces
Across the country, cities are transforming old parking lots into tree-filled parks, gardens, and solar canopies. These projects reduce heat, absorb carbon, and create inviting public spaces for people to gather.
Across the country, cities are transforming old parking lots into tree-filled parks, gardens, and solar canopies. These projects reduce heat, absorb carbon, and create inviting public spaces for people to gather.
Higher Humidity Damages Clothing
Tailors and dry cleaners say humidity is causing mold and fabric deterioration, especially in coastal states.
Tailors and dry cleaners say humidity is causing mold and fabric deterioration, especially in coastal states.
November 12, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Higher Humidity Damages Clothing
Tailors and dry cleaners say humidity is causing mold and fabric deterioration, especially in coastal states.
Tailors and dry cleaners say humidity is causing mold and fabric deterioration, especially in coastal states.
Smart Thermostats Trigger More Alerts
Homeowners get frequent warnings about high energy demand, urging them to reduce A/C use to prevent local blackouts.
Homeowners get frequent warnings about high energy demand, urging them to reduce A/C use to prevent local blackouts.
November 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Smart Thermostats Trigger More Alerts
Homeowners get frequent warnings about high energy demand, urging them to reduce A/C use to prevent local blackouts.
Homeowners get frequent warnings about high energy demand, urging them to reduce A/C use to prevent local blackouts.
Public Pools Overcrowded Across the South
Cities report record attendance as residents seek relief from extreme heat, leading to long lines and capacity limits.
Cities report record attendance as residents seek relief from extreme heat, leading to long lines and capacity limits.
November 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Public Pools Overcrowded Across the South
Cities report record attendance as residents seek relief from extreme heat, leading to long lines and capacity limits.
Cities report record attendance as residents seek relief from extreme heat, leading to long lines and capacity limits.
More People Switch to Early-Morning Grocery Runs
Heatwaves are pushing shoppers to hit supermarkets at sunrise before temperatures spike — some stores even adjusted hours to open earlier.
Heatwaves are pushing shoppers to hit supermarkets at sunrise before temperatures spike — some stores even adjusted hours to open earlier.
November 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
More People Switch to Early-Morning Grocery Runs
Heatwaves are pushing shoppers to hit supermarkets at sunrise before temperatures spike — some stores even adjusted hours to open earlier.
Heatwaves are pushing shoppers to hit supermarkets at sunrise before temperatures spike — some stores even adjusted hours to open earlier.
Grocery Stores Add “Heat Shelves”
Supermarkets in hot states are creating special cooling stations for frozen goods melting faster during transport.
Supermarkets in hot states are creating special cooling stations for frozen goods melting faster during transport.
November 7, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Grocery Stores Add “Heat Shelves”
Supermarkets in hot states are creating special cooling stations for frozen goods melting faster during transport.
Supermarkets in hot states are creating special cooling stations for frozen goods melting faster during transport.
Insurance Now a Home-Buying Dealbreaker
More homebuyers are walking away from dream houses after finding out they’re in climate-risk zones.
More homebuyers are walking away from dream houses after finding out they’re in climate-risk zones.
November 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Insurance Now a Home-Buying Dealbreaker
More homebuyers are walking away from dream houses after finding out they’re in climate-risk zones.
More homebuyers are walking away from dream houses after finding out they’re in climate-risk zones.
Beach Vacations Hit by Jellyfish Blooms
Warming ocean waters are bringing massive jellyfish swarms to popular U.S. beaches, closing swimming areas.
Warming ocean waters are bringing massive jellyfish swarms to popular U.S. beaches, closing swimming areas.
November 3, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Beach Vacations Hit by Jellyfish Blooms
Warming ocean waters are bringing massive jellyfish swarms to popular U.S. beaches, closing swimming areas.
Warming ocean waters are bringing massive jellyfish swarms to popular U.S. beaches, closing swimming areas.
Wedding Planners Battle Weather Chaos
Couples are scrambling for backup venues and tents as storms and heat waves wreck outdoor plans.
Couples are scrambling for backup venues and tents as storms and heat waves wreck outdoor plans.
October 31, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Wedding Planners Battle Weather Chaos
Couples are scrambling for backup venues and tents as storms and heat waves wreck outdoor plans.
Couples are scrambling for backup venues and tents as storms and heat waves wreck outdoor plans.
Cold Brew Season Now Year-Round
Coffee chains say demand for cold drinks stays high even in winter as average temps keep rising.
Coffee chains say demand for cold drinks stays high even in winter as average temps keep rising.
October 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Cold Brew Season Now Year-Round
Coffee chains say demand for cold drinks stays high even in winter as average temps keep rising.
Coffee chains say demand for cold drinks stays high even in winter as average temps keep rising.
Lawn Care Becomes Costlier
Water restrictions and high temperatures are driving up lawn maintenance costs - artificial turf sales are booming.
Water restrictions and high temperatures are driving up lawn maintenance costs - artificial turf sales are booming.
October 29, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Lawn Care Becomes Costlier
Water restrictions and high temperatures are driving up lawn maintenance costs - artificial turf sales are booming.
Water restrictions and high temperatures are driving up lawn maintenance costs - artificial turf sales are booming.
Cold Medications Sell Out Sooner
Air pollution from wildfires is increasing respiratory problems, sending more people to pharmacies for relief.
Air pollution from wildfires is increasing respiratory problems, sending more people to pharmacies for relief.
October 28, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Cold Medications Sell Out Sooner
Air pollution from wildfires is increasing respiratory problems, sending more people to pharmacies for relief.
Air pollution from wildfires is increasing respiratory problems, sending more people to pharmacies for relief.
Coffee Prices Rise Nationwide
Droughts in Latin America and heat stress in U.S. farms are shrinking coffee yields - cafés are quietly raising prices.
Droughts in Latin America and heat stress in U.S. farms are shrinking coffee yields - cafés are quietly raising prices.
October 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Coffee Prices Rise Nationwide
Droughts in Latin America and heat stress in U.S. farms are shrinking coffee yields - cafés are quietly raising prices.
Droughts in Latin America and heat stress in U.S. farms are shrinking coffee yields - cafés are quietly raising prices.
Morning Runs Move Indoors
Fitness lovers are skipping outdoor jogs as early-morning temps stay above 90°F in many cities.
Fitness lovers are skipping outdoor jogs as early-morning temps stay above 90°F in many cities.
October 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Morning Runs Move Indoors
Fitness lovers are skipping outdoor jogs as early-morning temps stay above 90°F in many cities.
Fitness lovers are skipping outdoor jogs as early-morning temps stay above 90°F in many cities.
Remote Workers Face Power Outages
Frequent blackouts during heatwaves are interrupting work-from-home setups, forcing people to find cool coworking spaces.
Frequent blackouts during heatwaves are interrupting work-from-home setups, forcing people to find cool coworking spaces.
October 19, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Remote Workers Face Power Outages
Frequent blackouts during heatwaves are interrupting work-from-home setups, forcing people to find cool coworking spaces.
Frequent blackouts during heatwaves are interrupting work-from-home setups, forcing people to find cool coworking spaces.
Mosquito Season Expands
Warmer winters mean mosquitoes are active longer - and spreading diseases farther north.
Warmer winters mean mosquitoes are active longer - and spreading diseases farther north.
October 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Mosquito Season Expands
Warmer winters mean mosquitoes are active longer - and spreading diseases farther north.
Warmer winters mean mosquitoes are active longer - and spreading diseases farther north.
Weekend Hikes Now Require Smoke Masks
Outdoor enthusiasts in the West are packing N95s for wildfire smoke season, which now lasts nearly half the year.
Outdoor enthusiasts in the West are packing N95s for wildfire smoke season, which now lasts nearly half the year.
October 17, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Weekend Hikes Now Require Smoke Masks
Outdoor enthusiasts in the West are packing N95s for wildfire smoke season, which now lasts nearly half the year.
Outdoor enthusiasts in the West are packing N95s for wildfire smoke season, which now lasts nearly half the year.
School Buses Add Heat Protection
Districts in Texas and Florida are installing A/C on buses after reports of students overheating on long rides.
Districts in Texas and Florida are installing A/C on buses after reports of students overheating on long rides.
October 16, 2025 at 6:01 AM
School Buses Add Heat Protection
Districts in Texas and Florida are installing A/C on buses after reports of students overheating on long rides.
Districts in Texas and Florida are installing A/C on buses after reports of students overheating on long rides.
Gardens Wilt Under Unstable Weather
Home gardeners report plants dying from sudden heatwaves and torrential rain, even in normally stable regions.
Home gardeners report plants dying from sudden heatwaves and torrential rain, even in normally stable regions.
October 14, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Gardens Wilt Under Unstable Weather
Home gardeners report plants dying from sudden heatwaves and torrential rain, even in normally stable regions.
Home gardeners report plants dying from sudden heatwaves and torrential rain, even in normally stable regions.
Farm-to-Table Restaurants Adjust Menus
Chefs are swapping ingredients as local farms face unpredictable harvests from droughts and floods.
Chefs are swapping ingredients as local farms face unpredictable harvests from droughts and floods.
October 13, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Farm-to-Table Restaurants Adjust Menus
Chefs are swapping ingredients as local farms face unpredictable harvests from droughts and floods.
Chefs are swapping ingredients as local farms face unpredictable harvests from droughts and floods.
Air Conditioning Becomes a Lifeline
Power usage spikes as more households rely on A/C - and low-income families struggle with higher electric bills.
Power usage spikes as more households rely on A/C - and low-income families struggle with higher electric bills.
October 12, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Air Conditioning Becomes a Lifeline
Power usage spikes as more households rely on A/C - and low-income families struggle with higher electric bills.
Power usage spikes as more households rely on A/C - and low-income families struggle with higher electric bills.