Earth Day 2026: History, Facts & Sustainable Living

Earth Day

Earth Day, celebrated each year on April 22, brings individuals from around the world to participate in environmental causes. A global movement dedicated to protecting the environment and building a more sustainable future. Earth Day represents a shared commitment to awareness, action, and caring for the planet we all call home. The History of Earth […]

LED Lighting Specifications. Interpreting Lumens, Kelvin, CCT and CRI

LED Lighting Specifications

When viewing LED lighting specifications as presented on product packaging or its product data sheet, a reader frequently sees Lumen, Kelvin, CCT, and CRI listed. The problem is the purchaser has little or no idea what the terms mean. This post presents an explanation of these measurements and aids the reader in making an informed […]

2026 Tornado Season: Severe Storm Risks and What to Expect

Tornado Season

Late winter and throughout the spring, the weather conditions that spawn tornados become increasingly active. Warm air from the southern Gulf states collides with colder northern air, creating the perfect environment for powerful storms. As the 2026 tornado season begins, forecasters say the pattern may look less active from the extreme tumult seen in 2025. […]

Microplastics in the Human Body: New Imaging Technology

microplastics in the human body

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic as large as a few millimeters or as small as nanoparticles. Scientists first identified them in the 1970s and as research continued, they are found to exist almost everywhere. They are present in water, soil, and air. Nanoparticles are commonly found in everyday use products like detergents and cosmetics. […]

Wisconsin Data Center Regulation: What It Means for Residents

Wisconsin data center

Wisconsin is facing a growing energy challenge. As large AI driven data centers enter the state, lawmakers are attempting to write legislation that protects residents from rising energy costs. Included in the draft Wisconsin Data Center Regulation is specific considerations addressing renewable energy power contributions. To that end, disagreements between Democrats and Republicans have stalled […]

LED Area Lighting: A Smart, Sustainable, Cost Savings Choice

Modern LED area lighting fixtures mounted on poles, providing bright and even light coverage.

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 […]

The Clean Energy Crisis Under Trump’s Energy Emergency

Solar panels and wind turbines producing renewable power to address the clean energy crisis.

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 […]

Breast Cancer Awareness 2025: Stand Together for Hope and Research

breast cancer awareness

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 […]

US Climate Policy Reversal May Add 7 Billion Tons of Pollutants by 2030

US Climate Policy Reversal

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 […]

Well-Paying Majors Beyond STEM: Alternative Career Opportunities

Job opportunities, Well-Paying Majors Beyond STEM

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 […]