What’s Pilfering the Perseids
Every August, one of the year’s best meteor shows is invisible to most people in America — not because of clouds, but because of our own misguided outdoor lights.
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Plant Something That Belongs
A pair of chickadees needs thousands of caterpillars and bugs to raise one clutch of chicks—and yards with a diverse mix of native plants can supply more of these essential sources of protein.
Eat More of the Food You Already Bought
Cutting food waste is one of the most effective, and affordable, ways to push back Earth Overshoot Day, the yearly indicator of how fast we’re consuming our planet’s finite resources.
Let Your Car Slip Through the Air
At highway speed, most of your vehicle’s energy goes into shoving air out of the way. This week, do something to make that job easier.
From Leaf to Reef: Managing Nutrient Run-off From Your Yard
Whoever tends your yard—you, a lawn service, or a landlord—determines how well it protects water from excess nutrient run off.
Start Growing a Fall Harvest This Week
Sow carrots, beets, or radishes into a grow bag filled with potting mix this month and you’ll be enjoying sweeter-than-summer roots this autumn—no garden bed required.
Check the Promise of Compostable Plastic Before You Buy It
Bioplastics can turn back into soil—but only in a hot industrial composter. Check whether this service is available locally, which it rarely is.
The Patio Set That Outlives Your Patio
With a few sustainability principles in mind, you can find outdoor furniture that you can keep, repair, and trust for many years.
There's a Way to Use AI Wisely as a Sustainable Practitioner
Artificial intelligence is now woven deeply into our economy. This week, learn how to use it wisely to protect our planet.
Buy the Wind, Catch the Sun for Cleaner Electricity
You can put more renewable energy on the grid, wherever you live and regardless of whether you rent or own your residence.