Appalachian Trail tech is negatively and positively impacting AT use. The Appalachian Trail (AT) is the world’s longest hiking-only path, stretching nearly 2,200 miles through 14 states, from Georgia to Maine. This historic trail attracts over 3 million hikers every year. For hearty souls attempting the entire length, March is particularly popular at Springer Mountain. […]
Red wolves are one of the most endangered animals in North America. They are smaller and slimmer than gray wolves, with long legs that help them travel great distances. Their reddish fur, found on their faces, ears, and legs, along with brown and tan coats, helps them blend into their surroundings. Many people don’t realize […]
Coral bleaching has reportedly damaged 84% of the world’s coral reefs. These observations of degraded reefs reflect the most intense oceanic habitat destruction ever recorded. Since 1998, it’s the fourth global bleaching event. Surpassing the damage done from 2014 to 2017 that affected two-thirds of the world’s coral reefs. The current crisis began in 2023 […]
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be more active than usual, according to experts from Colorado State University. Their early seasonal forecast, released on April 3, predicts 17 named storms, nine hurricanes, and four major hurricanes. That’s more than the historical average or long-term norm. Typically, there are fourteen named storms, seven hurricanes, […]
A solar power revolution using advanced technologies is changing how we think about generating clean energy. For years, solar panels have provided an environmentally beneficial alternative to the burning of fossil fuels. Traditional solar panels are large, inflexible, and opaque making them impractical to install in places like buildings facades and car rooftops. Now, thanks […]
Individuals who embrace an ecocentric mindset are pursuing a greener world and building financial security through off-grid investing. These investors are managing portfolios that encompass eco-stocks, green bonds, and renewable energy funds. For some, investing and living an off-grid lifestyle is going all in on environmental sustainability. Sustainable wealth is an investment strategy that utilizes […]
At the COP16 United Nations biodiversity conference, world leaders approved a conservation funding plan to generate $200 billion annually by 2030 to protect nature. To that end, a major part of this plan is helping developing countries, which will receive $20 billion per year starting in 2025 and increasing to $30 billion by 2030. These […]
LED property lighting has transformed the world of interior and exterior illumination. Introduced in the 1960s, LED technology is now the mainstay of energy-efficient lighting solutions for homes and businesses. DOE Energy Star program and organizations like UL Solutions, Intertek, and DesignLights Consortium provide comprehensive testing and certification services for LED property lighting products. LED […]
Will nuclear power projects be an integral part of meeting the growing demand for electricity? With the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) the electricity demand for server farm operations requires additional power generation resources. To that end, Santee Cooper has announced a new initiative to explore construction options for the partially built generating units […]
Parks Digital Technology is central to facility operations and the user recreation experience. Parks including local, state, and Federal are at the heart of communities, providing green spaces, activities, and programs that bring people together. As digital technology evolves, these departments must keep up with new tech that meets the growing expectations of visitors. To […]
