Dear Eartha, I’m planning a home remodel this spring, and I want to make sure I’m considering energy efficiency, too. Do you have any advice to help my project be the best it can be? ‘Tis the season for home improvement projects! The warm months are a great time to plan and complete that work […]
Dear Eartha, This wild spring weather has me confused! One day it feels warm enough to start thinking about my vegetable garden and the next day it is snowing again. What should I be doing right now to prepare for gardening season without getting ahead of myself? Springtime in the Rockies can be a […]
Dear Eartha, I love coffee and end up stopping to purchase a caffeinated beverage several times a week. Sometimes I remember to bring a travel cup from home, but it’s a lot easier to just use the disposable cup from the coffee shop. The cups are usually made from paper, so they’re not too bad […]
Dear Eartha, I’m worried about climate change and want to see more action at all levels – from the local to the federal. How do I advocate for bigger change and bigger impact? I’m worried, too. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC for short – it’s a mouthful, right?) is the United Nations group […]
Dear Eartha, Today I received a five-pack of toy trucks I ordered online for my preschooler. After opening the shipping box, digging through foam peanuts, wrestling the plastic packaging, and cutting off the plastic ties, I freed the trucks and found myself with a mountain of trash. What gives? Whether with toys or meal delivery […]
Dear Eartha, I’m an avid rafter, but this drought has me worried about the future of my favorite sport. What can I do to ensure a future full of whitewater? I love to raft, too, and this year my friends and I were pretty disappointed that we didn’t pull any river permits. I’m starting to wonder […]
Dear Eartha, it seems like I’m paying more to heat my house this winter compared to last year. I’d love to make some improvements at home to save money on my bills, but I’m also on a budget. What’s the most affordable way to get started? Heating bills creeping upward? You’re not alone. Last fall, four […]
Dear Eartha, I’ve been feeling so anxious about the effects of climate change. What can I do? Any ideas or suggestions to calm my fears about the future of our planet? The impact to our mental and physical health don’t usually come to mind when we talk about the climate crisis. Referred to as “eco-anxiety” or […]
Dear Eartha, how can I show my love for the planet this Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day is not the only thing warming up the month of February. So is climate change. Projections by the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization show that by 2050, nearly 25% of Summit County’s winter days could have high temperatures above freezing, compared to 12% […]
Dear Eartha, I’ve seen some of the new glass recycling stations around town, and I don’t really understand the purpose. Why wouldn’t people just drop off their glass when they’re at a recycling center? Make no mistake, residents can still drop off glass at the Breckenridge, Dillon, and Frisco Recycling Centers. But there’s more than […]
Dear Eartha, I’ve been hearing a lot of concerning information about electric car batteries. I’m interested in buying an EV as my next vehicle, but I want to do the right thing. What’s an environmentally-minded person to do? You know the quote, “The only thing constant in life is change?” (that’s Heraclitus, by the way). Keep […]
