National Environmental Education Week
This week (April 15-21, 2012) is National Environmental Education Week (EE Week – a sister program of Earth Gauge), the nation’s largest environmental education event held each year the week before...
View ArticleLeave Hungry Pests Behind (Asian citrus psyllid)
Are you unknowingly harboring tiny hitch-hikers? One of the ways pests, diseases and harmful weeds spread is by hitching a ride with humans, pets and vehicles. An invasive pest is one that is...
View ArticleAre You Fire Wise?
Many homes and buildings are adjacent to woodlands and parks, which provide beautiful views and peaceful settings. But wildfire risk can be especially high in this “wildland-urban interface,” where...
View ArticleLakeshore Habitat (Southern Appalachians Region)
Do you have questions about water quality in the lakes, ponds and reservoirs where you live? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may be able to provide some answers with the National Lakes...
View ArticleWork for Energy Savings
Did you know that commercial and industrial buildings account for up to half of energy use in the United States? Many of the simple energy-saving steps we use at home can be implemented at work, too....
View ArticleA Bumper Crop of Pumpkins?
Extreme heat and drought over the summer took their toll on many food crops – but there is an abundance of pumpkins in many places for the fall season. Why? Pumpkins are one of few crops that do well...
View ArticleLighten Up
The average household in the United States spends over 2000 dollars per year on energy (see regional data). While up to half of the energy used goes towards heating and cooling, other home features...
View ArticleHeating Season Help
Depending on the type of heating fuel you use at home, your energy bill could go up a little – or a lot – when compared to last year’s heating season. The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA)...
View ArticleEfficient Holiday Lighting
Energy use in the United States typically increases during the holiday season. At this time of year, festive holiday lights that decorate homes and neighborhoods across the country can drive up energy...
View ArticleBuy Local Firewood
A fire can be delightful during cold weather, but knowing where the wood comes from matters. Tree-killing insects and diseases hide in firewood, so it is best to buy and keep wood local. Some trees...
View ArticleSouth Carolina Severe Weather Awareness
South Carolina observes Severe Weather Awareness Week from March 3-9, 2013. This is a great time to make sure you and your family are prepared for the kinds of severe weather you might experience in...
View ArticleNational Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Are you ready for the kinds of severe weather that could impact the area where you live? National Severe Weather Preparedness Week takes place from March 3-9, 2013. This is a great time for you and...
View ArticleSpring Cleaning
How much hazardous waste does the average American household accumulate in one year? The typical home accumulates over 20 pounds of household hazardous waste in just one year! Think of paints,...
View ArticleFlood Safety Awareness Week 2013
March 18-22 is the National Weather Service’s Flood Safety Awareness Week. Flooding occurs from coast to coast at all times of the year – and there are many factors that contribute to flooding events....
View ArticleAC Check-Up
Spring is the perfect time to give your home cooling equipment a check-up. Fixing any problems now will help you avoid air-conditioning problems when hot weather arrives for good. And, well-maintained...
View ArticleManaging Mold
Mold spores are naturally present in the air at harmless concentrations, but with added moisture can grow to levels that spur allergies and asthma in susceptible individuals. After heavy rains or when...
View ArticleSpotting Spring Migrants (Gulf Coast and Southeast)
This is the time of year when migratory birds are on the move! Migratory birds are traveling from their wintering grounds in Mexico, Central and South America to the U.S. and Canada, where they feast...
View ArticleBike to Work Week
May is National Bike Month and May 13-17, 2013 is Bike to Work Week. The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey shows that number of Americans commuting by bike has increased by 47 percent...
View ArticleSouth Carolina’s Rivers
Did you know that South Carolina is home to nearly 30,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat,...
View ArticleProtecting Pollinators
The next time you bite into a slice of melon or take a sip of coffee, think about this: Worldwide, about 1000 plants used for food, beverages, spices, fibers and medicines need to be pollinated by...
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