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Why home insurance rates are rising so fast across the US – climate change plays a big role

Millions of Americans have been watching with growing alarm as their homeowners insurance premiums rise and their coverage shrinks. Nationwide, premiums rose 34% between 2017 and 2023, and they continued to rise in 2024 across much of the country.

Expert tips to save you money heating your home

(BPT) - As the days get shorter and cooler, it's the perfect time to turn your attention to your heating system. Before it gets too chilly, you'll want your HVAC system to be in great condition …

5 tips for sustainably decorating your home

From upcycling to investing in quality materials, Made Trade rounded up five tips for sustainably decorating your home.

Keeping Your Community Clean: 4 ways to do your part for spotless public spaces

(Family Features) From a day spent in the office to evenings out and everywhere in between, there's one thing virtually everyone leaves behind now and again: a mess.

Inside fast fashion brands' love affair with uncomfortable, synthetic, and slow-to-biodegrade fabrics

The RealReal used data from Textile Exchange to explore the far-reaching prevalence of polyester, including in the fast fashion industry.

‘Just the Facts with Steve Ballmer’ Shares Government Data on Energy & the Environment, and Economy

(BPT) - USAFacts, a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic organization founded by former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, is launching the next set of PSAs in a six-part series — these will focus on …

What if your pets' steps could create renewable energy?

(BPT) - Does your dog run crazy-eights? Does your cat get midnight madness? Of course, any of your pets can get the zoomies, or, maybe they simply follow you around the house all day in hopes of a …

New round of federal grants injects billions into rural renewable energy projects

The Daily Yonder reports on a new round of federal funding and its focus on communities across the country with fewer than 10,000 residents.

The Importance of Clean School Transportation

(Family Features) Across the country, more than 1.3 million children ride to school each day in school buses, most of which are powered by diesel and produce harmful emissions.

Ancient Rome had ways to counter the urban heat island effect – how history’s lessons apply to cities today

Trees are one way to cool down a city. Architects in ancient Rome also designed buildings with porticos for shade and air flow. Laszlo Szirtesi/Getty Images As intense heat breaks records around the …

New big storm is headed for the Caribbean: What meteorologists look for in early signs of a future hurricane

Disturbances in the Atlantic may be nothing, or they could be the seeds of a destructive hurricane. NOAA GOES When tropical meteorologists peer at satellite images , they often catch sight of subtle …

One city's unique bike giveaway program is a win for mobility justice

Next City reports that by giving free bikes to those most in need, the Bike Chicago program has proven a powerful strategy to grow active transportation.

5 of the biggest sports parlay wins of all time

ATS.io compiled a list of five of the biggest sports parlay wins of all time, detailing the ins and outs of the jackpots worth millions of dollars.

For better or for worse: The mental health effects of divorce

Charlie Health shares insights about the link between divorce and mental and physical health, plus tips for coping with well-being after separation.

How a 'pollinator pathmaker' can help us see like a bee

Reasons to be Cheerful follows artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg's path to transform how people see gardens—geared toward pollinators' tastes rather than humans.

Indigenous Peoples Day: Why it's replacing Columbus Day in many places

The Conversation, with the help of Coharie Tribe member and educator Susan C. Faircloth, explains the history and significance of Indigenous Peoples Day.

Proactive health management plays a huge role in helping people age happily and healthily.

What You Should Know About Healthy Aging

by Heidi Schwarzwald, MD (NAPSI)—Seniors, caregivers and their families and support systems should prioritize certain steps to promote healthy aging—many of which can happen from the …