Dear Eartha, I read about some new recycling grant projects in a recent article. What exactly will these recycling projects do for our community? Is it too late to apply for a grant for my own recycling idea? The Summit Daily News recently announced five recycling projects recommended for funding through Strong Future. And, on July […]
Dear Eartha, why are power companies building more solar and wind farms? Isn’t renewable energy more expensive than coal or natural gas? It’s a common misconception that renewable electricity – like solar and wind farms – cost more to generate than electricity from coal and natural gas-fired power plants. And that used to be true. As […]
Dear Eartha, I spend every day around food, how do I lower my environmental impact when it comes to the world of food? An easy way to influence your environmental impact is by starting in your kitchen. The kitchen is a great place to start as we eat food every day and spending more time […]
Dear Eartha, I’ve heard that it’s important to support pollinators, but what can I do to make my yard pollinator friendly? There has been a lot of buzz around pollinators recently. You might have heard that pollinator populations are facing some big challenges. Every year issues like pesticide use, urbanization, and climate change make it […]
Dear Eartha, I am looking for a way to be involved but I am not sure if volunteering is right for me, why should I volunteer this summer?After a long Colorado winter, summer is finally here. You might be planning to spend as much time as you can outdoors and taking advantage of every sunny […]
