Ask Eartha: Do Solar Panels Work in the Winter?
Dear Eartha, I’ve been thinking about getting solar panels for my home, but I’m curious about how they’ll perform in Summit County’s long winters. If the snow covers them up, […]
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Ask Eartha: What do recycling grants do for our community?
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 […]
Ask Eartha: Is renewable energy more expensive?
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 […]
Ask Eartha: How do I lower my environmental impact in my kitchen?
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 […]
Ask Eartha: How do I make my yard pollinator friendly?
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 […]
Ask Eartha: Why should I volunteer this summer?
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 […]
Ask Eartha: How to stay cool this summer?
Dear Eartha, I didn’t expect my mountain home to be so hot in the summer. How can I stay cool inside this season while being eco-friendly too? Even in our mountain […]
Ask Eartha: Do gardens take more water than grass?
Dear Eartha, my neighbor recently tore out part of their lawn and replaced it with a garden. I’d do the same thing, but wouldn’t a garden require more time and […]
Ask Eartha: Do cows contribute to climate change?
Dear Eartha, I heard that cows are a major contributor to climate change. Is that true?Are cow burps really a source of greenhouse gas emissions? Mooooost certainly. In fact, emissions […]
Ask Eartha: How to keep winter energy bills down?
Ask Eartha, I’m a small business owner. This winter my energy bills were through the roof. What can I do to keep costs down? If you’re a small business owner […]
Ask Eartha: How to identify noxious weeds?
Dear Eartha, I recently discovered that what I thought were beautiful flowers in my yard are actually noxious weeds. Can you explain how to identify noxious weeds and why they […]
