How to sustain an eco-friendly diet
Recycling soda cans and taking short showers aren’t the only ways to be environmentally conscious. Lifestyle changes, such as switching to an eco-friendly diet, can also have a positive impact. Recently Valerie Stull, a faculty associate and research scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who studies the connections between agriculture, climate change and human health, […]
Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around
NEW YORK — Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It’s hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient. The world generates millions of tons of electronic waste — also called […]
Which Water Filter Pitchers Filter PFAS? How to Check
It’s boom time for water filters, ever since the EPA announced that as many as 10 percent of US water systems may have unsafe levels of PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” in the water. Lead pipes are still all over the place, even if they’re no longer in Flint, Michigan, as of July 2025. […]
Saskatchewan shows Alberta how to handle a separatist threat seeking U.S. support
Open this photo in gallery: A brief expression of support in Saskatchewan for joining the United States, back in 1980, was stifled by the provincial legislature. Today, some separatists in Alberta have similarly expressed support for union with the United States.Amir Salehi/The Globe and Mail Bill Waiser is a Saskatoon-based historian and the author of […]
These roasted potatoes come with a satisfying crunch
Open this photo in gallery: The crispy exterior of these roasted potatoes contrasts with their soft, fluffy insides.Julie Van Rosendaal/The Globe and Mail It’s often said we eat with our eyes, but we use all our senses when we eat: Our sense of smell has a greater impact on our sense of taste than our […]
Louis VI: The language you're fluent in — but forgot how to hear | TED Talk
… The language you're fluent in — but forgot how to hear. Louis VI |. TED Countdown and Bezos Earth Fund. • September 2025. Share. Save. Like. Source link
How to cut down on pollution during an inversion
SALT LAKE CITY — That familiar and unwelcome layer of smog is back. As air quality plummets in Utah, experts are offering solutions to reduce pollutants. Wednesday marked day six of this inversion event. It could be a while before we get some relief, because it won’t move out until a decent snowstorm or winds […]
Old family photos collecting dust? Here’s how to get rid of them without letting go of the memories
Open this photo in gallery: A bucket of photos for sale at Vancouver store Georgia General.Stephan Petar Many people have boxes of photos stored in garages, attics or crawlspaces that they can’t bear to part with – even as the pictures collect dust or slowly deteriorate. Photographs can illustrate life stages and remind us of […]
How to help yourself if you live in a high fire zone
SALT LAKE CITY — New legislation passed in 2025 mandated the creation of a plan to help Utahns living in high-risk areas for wildfires. The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands recently unveiled the state’s new High-Risk Wildland Urban Interface map, a key component of HB48 that was passed by the state Legislature […]
2 tax credits worth thousands expire Dec. 31—how to take advantage
If you’ve been thinking about making certain energy-efficient improvements to your home, now may be a good time to act. That’s because President Donald Trump’s so-called “big beautiful” budget bill, which Congress passed in July, accelerates the expiration date for two credits aimed at helping Americans pay for energy-efficient home upgrades. Both the residential clean […]