As the temperatures drop, small changes add up fast. Here are 10 budget-friendly ways to prep your home for fall; from sealing drafts and lowering your water heater to booking a free home energy audit. Most cost little or nothing, and they'll make a real dent in your winter energy bills.

The take-make-dispose era is fading. Meet the sustainable businesses turning ocean plastic, surplus food, and reclaimed materials into products people actually want; proof that the circular economy is already working.

Between rising energy demand from data centers and volatile fossil fuel imports, many of us are concerned about our nation’s energy security, the uninterrupted availability of energy at an affordable price. One of the key factors that strengthens energy security is energy independence, or a country’s ability to meet its energy needs using domestic resources rather than relying on foreign imports.

As travelers become more conscious about their impact on the planet, eco-resorts are redefining what luxury travel looks like. Eco-tourism is no longer a niche pursuit, it’s a movement reshaping how we see the world. Traveling is no longer just about which destination you choose to visit, it’s also about how you travel and making conscious choices to minimize your footprint once you arrive. From luxury private island retreats to remote jungle lodges, these are eco-resorts to check out in 2026.

Travelers are constantly seeking out turquoise waters, hidden bays and pristine beaches. But what many of us don’t realize, is something as simple (and important) as sunscreen, can have a lasting impact on the coastline we love so much. While we are more familiar with issues like over-fishing, pollution and climate change, the breathtaking and incredibly delicate coral reef ecosystems are also under threat from the chemicals in many store bought sunscreens. As the importance of eco-tourism continues to gain momentum, more travelers are realizing that even the smallest choices in their packing list can have an effect on the health of the destination they visit.  

In this episode of Green Jobs, Good Jobs, hosts Shane and Ruby sit down with Diana McCarthy-Bercury, Principal and CEO of Earth Forward Group, to discuss her journey into sustainability, the founding of EFG, and how green jobs are creating healthier, more equitable communities.

Discover how the Farm-to-Table movement strengthens local economies, boosts nutrition, and reduces environmental impact—one fresh harvest at a time.

Did you know that U.S. holiday sales are expected to reach a record-breaking $989 billion this year in November and December alone? According to a National Retail Foundation consumer study, consumers are expecting to spend an average of $902 each on gifts, food, decorations, and other seasonal items. Given that the holiday season is the busiest time of year for spending, it’s important to consider the impact of where you choose to spend your money.

Each year in the United States, 44 million tons of CO2 are released into the atmosphere through electronic devices that aren’t being used or are turned off. This equates to approximately 50 large power plants worth of electricity and $19 million. When 68% of all energy produced in the U.S. is being wasted through the processes of production and distribution, these statistics are nothing to ignore. The average household can be expected to spend up to 20% of their monthly energy bill (around $265 annually) on phantom energy through “energy vampires”. This cumulative power could electrify over 11,000,000 homes annually in the U.S.