Climate Change

October 24th marks United Nations (UN) Day. What does this mean? Seventy-six years ago, in 1945, fifty-one nations came together for the first time under the UN umbrella. Their goal was to collectively maintain world peace to prevent another tragic…Read More

This week is Fire Prevention Week, and though we may not all experience a fire in our own homes, wildfires are disasters that can indirectly affect us all. A decade ago, climate change was a somewhat abstract notion, but today…Read More

Coffee is the third most consumed beverage around the world, only after water and tea. In fact, the world sips up over 2.25 billion cups of coffee each day, with Americans drinking 400 million of those cups. Drinking coffee is…Read More

Happy World Tourism Day! Covid trends vary from place to place, but many travel destinations are once again safe enough to explore. If you are comfortable with traveling again and yearning for an awe-inspiring vacation, or even if you just…Read More

Blue skies are a muse for visionary painters, adventuresome picnickers, songwriters like Louis Armstrong, and everyone in between. They evoke a sense of freedom, a feeling of cleanliness, an impression that you are reconnecting with nature at its finest. But…Read More

You’ve probably heard more about glyphosate in recent years than ever before, and it is not only because this is one of the world’s most common herbicides used in many farming and foods production, but because of the legal actions…Read More

This article was guest written by Luke Smith. Most people think of the “dog days of summer” as long, lazy days filled with fun things to do and plenty of ways to relax. But it’s also the time of year…Read More

Coffee is an essential part of everyone’s daily routine. Dealing with the kids, reading those early morning emails, or getting through your next meeting would be impossible for many of us without a good quality cup of joe in our…Read More

This article was guest written by Jane Marsh. When summer arrives, you and your family probably crank up your air conditioner to deal with the heat. Unfortunately, your unit isn’t the best for the planet. These systems release around 117 million…Read More

In 2021, Lightning Safety Awareness Week marks the 20th anniversary of a week that was established to help create a weather-ready nation and, in doing so, increase lightning safety. Although lightning is one of the leading causes of weather-related fatalities, the Centers for…Read More