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Shower Better
With drought conditions persisting into the fall season through much of Midwest and Western United States, this is a good time of year to think about water conservation inside your home. Americans use...
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Heating 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 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 ArticleCar Idling
For every two minutes a car idles, it uses about the same amount of fuel it takes to drive one mile. While it may be tempting to idle your car for a few minutes to “warm it up” during winter, 30...
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National 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...
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Spring 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,...
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Flood 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...
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Spotting Spring Migrants (West)
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...
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Bike 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...
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California’s Rivers
Did you know that California is home to more than 189,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat,...
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Protecting 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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Turn Around, Don’t Drown
The Centers for Disease Control estimate that more than half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into flood waters; the next highest percentage of deaths is from walking into...
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Household Energy Use (AK, CA, HI, OR, WA)
Households in the Pacific region – Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington – spent an average of nearly 1500 dollars on energy in 2009. But what do we use that energy for? Not surprisingly,...
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America Recycles Day
America Recycles Day is November 15! When you hear the word recycle, you probably think of things like paper, plastic, aluminum and glass. But did you know that motor oil, electronics, batteries and...
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Holiday LEDs
Colorful neighborhood lighting displays and glowing trees are a sign of the season. But all those twinkling lights can drive up energy demand and result in big home energy bills. Viewer Tip: What’s a...
View ArticleUnderstanding Allergies
Ah-choo! High pollen levels throughout much of the country mean that millions of Americans are sniffling, sneezing and itching. Spring allergies are usually caused by tree pollen, while grasses are...
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Lightning Safety Awareness Week –“When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!”
Summer is the season to be outside. Warm weather compels us to run, swim, hike and ride, and the long hours of sunlight provide ample time to enjoy this most active of seasons. Summer is also prime...
View ArticleSave Some Blue, Save Some Green (California)
Nearly 70 percent of the Western United States is experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions. California is no exception – the entire state is experiencing drought, with over 80 percent of the...
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