Corporate sustainability helps consumers save money and the planet

(BPT) - A whopping 92% of homeowners incorporate sustainable features during a kitchen renovation, according to a recent Houzz survey. But there are simpler ways for anyone to make their kitchen a …
Biden greenlights Alaska drilling project and extends new protections to the state's North Slope
Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images On March 13, the Biden Administration approved the controversial Willow oil project. …
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Guide to different types of bike lanes
Ground Picture // Shutterstock In urban planning, one topic remains hotly contested: bike lanes. The debate about this highly …
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How lifetime emissions of different energy sources stack up
Canva After six decades of experiments, scientists from the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National …
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Could 2023 be the year offshore wind energy takes off in the US?

Offshore wind energy represents a fraction of U.S. electricity generation. That could soon change.  

Visualizing solar power capacity across the US

Rocket Solar cited data from the Energy Information Administration to analyze solar utility use and development and how it's grown over the past 30 years.  

20% of carbon emissions from the food creation chain come from shipping

Analyzing a 2022 paper on greenhouse gas emissions, Thistle broke down findings about carbon emissions in the food supply chain and supporting data about the global impact of food systems.  

Sustainability ideas

Big Oil’s trade group allies outspent clean energy groups by a whopping 27x, with billions in ads and lobbying to keep fossil fuels flowing

You’ve probably seen ads promoting gas and oil companies as the solutions to climate change. They’re meant to be inspiring and hopeful, with scenes of a green, clean future. But shiny ads are not all these companies ...

4 factors that show the environmental benefits of plant-based meat

Thistle compiled data on four markers that show how consuming plant-based meat instead of conventional meat is better for the planet using research by the Good Food Institute.

How states compare by their commercial energy use

LED Lighting Supply compiled a list of the states that use the most commercial energy per building using data from the Building Performance Database from the Department of Energy.

Americans spend $179 on fuel each month—here's how to spend less

CoPilot looked into the Consumer Expenditure Surveys to see how much Americans spend on vehicle fuel and suggested ways to lower that expenditure.

How the cost of solar panels has fallen

Rocket Solar cited data from the Energy Information Administration to look at how the cost of solar panels has fallen and what that means for electric power in the U.S.  

The side benefits of clean energy

Rocket Solar compiled a list of some of the side benefits of clean energy using a variety of government, nonprofit, and academic sources.  

Plumbing solutions for tiny houses and nontraditional spaces

(BPT) - Ignited by the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, alternative housing options continue to trend upward — even while the overall housing market has cooled. Remote work has opened possibilities …
4 ways to improve the air you breathe indoors
(BPT) - Especially in the winter months, most people spend the bulk of each day — up to 90%* — indoors, according to the …
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How much packaging we use (and what happens to it)
Canva Over the course of only a few generations, Americans' relationship with things—and the packaging that comes with those …
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3 product labels help you do good while shopping
(BPT) - Did you know your dollars have the power to support positive change? Spending your money in ways that align with your values …
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How the flood risk has changed in your state, according to FEMA
michelmond // Shutterstock In order to update information about property flood risk, the Federal Emergency Management …
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US metro areas with the worst air pollution
Canva "The Crown" episode "Act of God" recreated for viewers the Great Smog of London, a catastrophic fog of polluted air that …
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7 common types of anti-transgender legislation that have passed or failed in the last 10 years

Stacker investigated seven common types of anti-transgender legislation that have passed or failed in the last 10 years using data from the ACLU.

20 popular international snacks you should try if you can find them

Stacker tracked down some of the most delicious, must-try snacks from different countries.

How the rate of uninsured drivers has changed over time in every state

More than 1 in 10 U.S. drivers lacks insurance. The General used Insurance Research Council data to see where that rate has changed most.  

States where the most Jan. 6 rioters were arrested

Stacker investigated where the most Jan. 6 rioters were arrested using data from the Department of Justice.

The Nigerian Prince and 8 other common cybercrime characters

Twingate analyzed data from U.S. federal government agencies for this list of 10 common cybercrime characters encountered by consumers in scams.

Simple Steps for the Best Spring Break Ever

by the We Can Do This COVID-19Public Education Campaign (NAPSI)—Spring break is around the corner, and students everywhere are pulling out the essentials to prepare—whether that’s …