by Annette Olson | Aug 27, 2024 | Article, Culture Change, Event, Interviews, Outdoors, Parents, Teachers, & Kids, Personal Behavior, Planning, Politics
Our own Lisa Howard, CSteps’ website designer (YAY!), a good friend, and the California State Coordinator for Citizen Climate Lobby (CCL), is interviewed here in this podcast, and she is Marvelous. The first 30 minutes is about communication about climate...
by Earth Hero | Apr 17, 2024 | At home, Culture Change, Food, Personal Behavior, Stuff
It is no secret that our oceans and land are choking on waste, but what do we do about it? Start at the top and work your way down the list of offenders. Avoiding bottled beverages, which often come in plastic, is a good way to have an impact. Single-use plastic...
by Earth Hero | Apr 17, 2024 | At home, Buildings, Energy, Personal Behavior
Your thermostat is the central nervous system of your home heating or cooling system. If you still rely on antiquated manual thermostats, you are burning unnecessary money and carbon. Typically, smart thermostats save you up to twenty percent of your energy...
by Earth Hero | Apr 3, 2024 | Culture Change, Personal Behavior, Stuff
Most people only read a book once. By borrowing books from the library instead of buying them, multiple people read each copy, reducing the number of copies that need to be produced. This, in turn, reduces the number of trees cut down, the associated energy cost, and...
by Earth Hero | Apr 3, 2024 | Community, Personal Behavior, Social
Knowing even a little first aid can be critical in the event of a severe accident or climate event. It is also useful for the cuts and burns of day-to-day life. And in the event of a major disaster, you can better assist medical professionals if you already know the...
by Earth Hero | Apr 3, 2024 | Energy, Personal Behavior, Transportation
Car travel is one of the biggest carbon dioxide emission sources and creates harmful particulates, nitrous oxide, ozone, and other pollutants. Cycling is a great alternative for many car journeys, bringing significant health benefits and saving serious money. Plus it...
