October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025, a global call to action to educate, support, and empower. Each year, millions unite to honor survivors, remember loved ones, and push forward the vital mission of saving lives. It is more than wearing pink. It’s also about fueling ongoing research, promoting early detection, and ensuring access to […]
Lighting is more than just a way to see at night, it shapes how we feel about the spaces we use every day. A well-lit parking lot feels safer, a bright sports field allows for nighttime games, and a well-illuminated campus feels inviting rather than intimidating. This is why so many businesses, schools, and municipalities […]
US Climate Policy reversal under President Trump has taken major steps to undo the climate progress made under the Biden administration. The biggest move so far is the “big beautiful bill,” passed on July 3 by the Republican-led Congress. This bill removes nearly all the support for clean energy projects like solar and wind, electric […]
Many people think high-paying jobs require an educational background in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). But not all students want to study these subjects. There are many well-paying opportunities beyond STEM that lead to strong career paths and good salaries. Why Non-STEM Degrees Still Matter STEM isn’t the only road to employment success. Non-STEM […]
President Trump took sharp action on the generation of clean energy. He stopped funding contained in the Inflation Reduction Act for offshore wind projects. Under the pretense of an energy crisis emergency Trump has decimated renewable energy projects, wind and solar, in favor of air polluting coal and natural gas. Many experts and state leaders […]
As we approach the peak of storm season, having a hurricane preparedness kit is not only essential, it brings peace of mind. Storms can develop quickly, knock out power for days or longer, and disrupt even the most routine parts of our lives. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), power outages are one of […]
A new international study presents a serious warning, greenhouse gas accumulation is increasing faster than scientists expected. This is pushing the planet toward dangerous levels of global warming. If current trends continue, the Earth will likely pass the key 1.5 degrees Celsius warming threshold by early 2028. A goal established in the 2015 Paris Agreement […]
As the world gets warmer, glaciers are melting. Scientists say this could cause some of the world’s most dangerous ice covered volcanoes to erupt. These volcanoes, quiet for thousands of years, are susceptable to changing surface conditions. As the ice melts, the pressure on the magma chamber below is reduced. Lower pressure allows for crustal […]
When the power goes out and panic sets in, the last thing you need is discovering your flashlight batteries are dead. Enter the emergency shake flashlight including the Shake Light 40-B and NightStar Shake Flashlight manufactured by EcoCentricNow LLC (ECN). Both human rechargeable flashlights are mechanically simple, eco-friendly, and provide reliable light that brings peace of […]
Mountain bike riding is an exhilarating way to enjoy the forest and open spaces. An enjoyable ride involves appropriate gear and trail etiquette. When mountain biking, stick to open forest roads and marked bike trails. Some roads might be closed, either for a little while or forever to protect nature. These closures are part of […]
