The Sun rises in Midland, Michigan, shortly after 8a.m. on Jan. 13, 2017.

How the Earth’s tilt creates short, cold January days

The winter solstice is past, but bundle up – January is when winter really arrives in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere.

Will we eventually have to send our trash into space if we run out of room on Earth?

Humans generate a lot of trash, but there are cheaper and safer ways to handle it than loading it on rockets.

Why does the Earth spin?

An astronomer takes us on a tour of the universe to learn about the birth of stars and planets and how they get their spin.

Why do we use gasoline for small vehicles and diesel fuel for big vehicles?

Both gasoline and diesel fuel are refined from crude oil, but they are good for different things and can’t be used interchangeably.

Climate change is making plants less nutritious − that could already be hurting animals that are grazers

Rising carbon dioxide levels in the air are making plants grow larger and faster, but diluting their nutritional content. This could threaten the health of herbivores worldwide.

Make a New Year's resolution to prepare your home

(BPT) - When it comes to goal setting for the new year ahead, why not put prepping your home for unexpected life moments top of the list? After all, your home is the center of your life, and the …

End your year meaningfully with a gift that grows

(BPT) - With one year coming to a close and another about to begin, this is the perfect time to reflect on how you've been blessed this year, as well as ways to best live your values going forward. …

5 tips for staying safe during a winter power outage

(BPT) - Winter is in full swing. It's a beautiful season, but as the temperature drops and the snow, ice and cold approach, there's always the possibility of a power outage. When it's cold outside …

Top 2025 outdoor design trends

(BPT) - Americans are spending more time in their outdoor spaces — and want to maximize those spaces. Studies show that nearly 90% of homeowners consider their outdoor areas to be important to …

How Solar Generators Revolutionize All-Hazards Preparedness

(BPT) - By Craig Fugate, former Administrator of FEMA and a lifelong advocate for all-hazards preparednessWhen you've been in emergency management as long as I have — whether it was leading …

14 million tons of plastic are dumped into the oceans each year. 6 ways you can help reduce waste

(BPT) - The world's oceans are a magical, beautiful ecosystem ... and they also need help — urgently. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, by 2050, there will be more plastic by weight …

Public EV chargers are good for the planet. They're also good for business.

Grist spotlights the growing prevalence of EV chargers across the U,S., and what they mean for businesses.

Arctic has changed dramatically in just a couple of decades – 2024 report card shows worrying trends in snow, ice, wildfire and more

Rapid changes underway in the Arctic affect the region’s people and wildlife, and the entire planet.

Rising heat drives drought more than lack of rain, UCLA study says

LA Post reports that Western droughts are now complicated by rising average temperatures brought on by climate change and by the use of fossil fuels.

High-voltage transmission lines provide electricity to data centers in Ashburn, Va., to power AI and other internet uses.

How utilities are working to meet AI data centers’ voracious appetite for electricity

Utilities have options for addressing surging power demand from AI data centers, but there’s no silver bullet.

Why the toilet macerator or grinder you choose is so important

(BPT) - When Matthew and Michele Jones decided to renovate their disabled son's basement so their adult grandson could move in to care for him, they didn't expect a toilet nightmare.To keep costs …

3 Reasons to Ditch Your Laundry Detergent for Eco Strips

(NewsUSA) - The laundry industry would have you believe that in order to get brilliant, clean laundry, you need to use powders, liquids and pods that are diluted with water, and come in bulky, …

How an aerial gondola can benefit LA's small businesses

(BPT) - Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, particularly in Los Angeles. The county is home to more than 1.3 million small businesses, which provide the majority of jobs and income to …