Drink from a can! It takes fewer emissions to make an aluminum can and fewer emissions to deliver beer that comes in cans. Cans are also more likely to be recycled, it takes less energy to recycle them, and they're safer to pick up if they've been thrown on the ground.
Jul 6, 2020 • 1 min 3 sec
Here in the US, most of us put our eggs in the refrigerator. But in many other countries, eggs can stay on the counter. So, could we save energy here in America and just stop refrigerating our eggs?
Jun 29, 2020 • 1 min 5 sec
It depends. When you’re driving slowly around town, it’s better to keep your windows down. But on the highway, it’s better to turn on the AC.
Jun 22, 2020 • 0 min 51 sec
From an emissions standpoint, is grilling with gas or charcoal better? If you're choosing between charcoal and gas, choose gas. Grilling with charcoal for an hour produces three times the emissions of grilling with gas. But, what you put on the grill is actually more important.
Jun 15, 2020 • 0 min 40 sec
It turns out, there’s a way to capture methane before it leaks into the atmosphere. In the case of a landfill, you can cover the surface and then install vent pipes to capture the gas. And for manure and food waste, you can use something called an “Anaerobic Digester.” Anaerobic Digesters sound complicated, but they’re […]
Jun 1, 2020 • 1 min 2 sec
Today we’re going to focus on some positive news — a bright spot. Scientists have noticed something remarkable about blue whales— after years of near extinction, it looks like they’re coming back.
May 25, 2020 • 1 min 5 sec
How is COVID-19 affecting our air quality?
May 18, 2020 • 1 min 4 sec
Driftnets are fishing nets that have largely fallen out of fashion because they can accidentally catch other marine life. But it's still legal to use driftnets in California to catch swordfish. Luckily, there are other types of gear fishers can use and many are taking advantage of this new technology.
May 11, 2020 • 1 min 0 sec
Today we’re answering a question that has been on a lot of people’s minds during the COVID-19 quarantine: while we’re limiting trips to the store, how can we maximize our groceries and minimize our food waste?
May 5, 2020 • 0 min 57 sec
What's causing sea level rise and how will it affect Rhode Island?
Apr 27, 2020 • 1 min 2 sec