Published inThe New Climate.Going Native: Transforming my Grass Lawn into a Wildflower MeadowNaturescaping is a fun project everyone can do to make a big impact on local wildlifeJan 76Jan 76
Published inGlobetrottersCycle to the Sun: Scaling a Hawaiian Volcano by BikeAn unorthodox exploration of Maui’s biomes and one of the single toughest physical achievements of my lifeDec 23, 202426Dec 23, 202426
Published inThe New Climate.I spent $6000 Fixing a $7 Leak and I Have ThoughtsLeaks are a major source of waste in the U.S. but cheap water disincentivizes conservation. I was left feeling burned by my plumbing.Nov 21, 202424Nov 21, 202424
Published inThe New Climate.Do Smart Sprinklers Really Conserve Water?After buying yet another smart devise, I‘m showing my receipts. Did I help save my corner of the planet or fall for another green scam?Nov 13, 20248Nov 13, 20248
Published inThe New Climate.A Clean, Stable Grid is Achievable — but We’re Building Too SlowMeeting demand with intermittent sources like wind and solar is complex but feasible. Now we need to build, baby, build!Oct 30, 202416Oct 30, 202416
Published inPredictUnpopular Opinion: Inflation Has Been…FineAfter twelve years with stagnant costs, maybe it was inevitable that we would suddenly catch upOct 22, 20241Oct 22, 20241
Published inThe New Climate.Can an Electric Vehicle be Dirtier than Gas?With the emissions from the grid varying by time and location, can EVs always claim to be cleaner?Oct 8, 202413Oct 8, 202413
Help! Condor Airlines Gave some Rando my Suitcase of Dirty Laundry and I need it back.GPS trackers are supposed to make returning lost items easier. Instead, they just expose corporate ineptitude and callousness.Sep 19, 2024Sep 19, 2024
Published inThe New Climate.Hawaii has the Dirtiest Electricity in the U.S... Wait, Really?Why power on remote islands has high emissions despite abundant renewable resources and what it means for the world’s clean energy.Aug 30, 202423Aug 30, 202423
Published inThe New Climate.Want to Cool Off & Save The Environment for Free? Just Open a WindowThe data behind natural ventilation and how simple window management reduces cooling costs more than the most efficient air conditionerAug 16, 202417Aug 16, 202417
