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Strong Odors Emanate from Recycling Operation on Rt 29, Gainesville

Construction vehicles lay near asphalt along a road. One benefit is asphalt is that it can be recycled and reused.
Junk yard business pauses recycling operation on Route 29.

Rollins Ford Regional Park Opens Oct. 7

Rollins Ford Regional Park
Prince William Parks & Rec. to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Rollins Ford Regional Park.

Getting to the 'top' of energy and comfort issues

(BPT) - While rising energy prices can lead to higher heating and cooling costs, any spike in energy bills should invite further investigation. If your home’s heating and cooling bills are …
Sustainability ideas

How to Build a Sustainable Home

(Family Features) If you're starting construction on the home of your dreams, consider the benefits of building with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind.

Clean smarter, not harder: 5 tips to a tidy home when time crunched this holiday season

(BPT) - Parties, family gatherings, time with friends and the occasional surprise guest — the holidays are full of fun get-togethers and reasons to celebrate. While there’s much to look …

3 ways homebuilders can incorporate sustainability into their operations

(BPT) - The demand for homes with sustainable features is growing. However, home building companies that are committed to sustainability recognize that how you build a home is just as important as …

The woes of wish-cycling

(BPT) - Wish-cycling (v.) – the well-intentioned but unfounded belief that something is recyclable when it is not. Most consumers have the best intentions when it comes to recycling. In recent …

Concrete is one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions: New technologies could change that

Machinery Partner looked at solutions to roll out low-carbon concrete to curb the emissions of the prominent construction material.

How sustainability has reached the forefront for consumer products

Flowcode analyzed industry research and news to track the evolution of environmental sustainability. Consumers value sustainability, but do they speak with their wallets?  

Climate hub project in West Virginia draws bipartisan support from Senator Joe Manchin

CLIMATE HUB PROJECT IN WEST VIRGINIA DRAWS BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FROM SENATOR JOE MANCHIN

(NewsUSA) - Washington, D.C.—The Center for Research in Environmental and Sustainable Technologies (CREST Foundation), a leading non-profit based in Washington, D.C., has received important local …

Want to save money and reduce your home’s carbon footprint? Explore hybrid heating

(BPT) - As temperatures dip across the country, homeowners are shifting their attention to keeping their indoor spaces comfortable during the cooler months. However, many conventional heating and …

3 Backup Power Innovations For Home and On-The-Go

(BPT) - Have you ever wished you could do more to harness the solar energy captured by your home’s solar panels? Have you ever wished your generator was quieter and didn't smell so bad? Have …

Environment matters
What is a strong El Niño? Meteorologists anticipate a big impact in winter 2023, but the forecasts don't all agree
The El Niño pattern stands out in the warm sea surface temperature anomalies in the Pacific in 2023 NOAA Climate.gov Winter is still weeks away, but meteorologists are already talking about a …
What's important to you when it comes to doing laundry? New survey reveals what consumers want
(BPT) - Did you know nearly half of American consumers (46%) are in the market for a new washer/dryer within the next 12 months? That's according to a new survey by LG that looked at habits, …
What is seawater intrusion? A hydrogeologist explains the shifting balance between fresh and salt water at the coast
In 2022, California built an emergency drought barrier across the West False River near Oakley to protect against saltwater intrusion. AP Photo/Terry Chea Seawater intrusion is the movement of saline …
America's farmers are getting older, and young people aren't rushing to join them
Seeking greenhorns with green thumbs. Steve Smith/Tetra Images via Getty Images CC BY-ND On Oct. 12, National Farmers’ Day, Americans honor the hardworking …
Glacial lake outburst floods in Alaska and the Himalayas show evolving hazards in a warming world
Glacial lakes are common in the Himalayas, as this satellite view shows. Some are dammed by glaciers, other by moraines. NASA In August 2023, residents of Juneau, Alaska, watched as the Mendenhall …
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