ASK Eartha: How to Reduce Roof Icicles and Ice Dams
Dear Eartha, Every winter the lower edge of my roof gets covered in a thick sheet of ice. Come spring, massive icicles form that are a pain to deal with, […]
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ASK EARTHA: Solar Energy – How to Get Started
Dear Eartha, Last year, my neighbor installed solar panels on her roof, and she loves them. I’m interested in solar now, too. How do I get started? When you pause to […]
ASK EARTHA: Which is Best – Bottled or Tap Water
Dear Eartha, I often see people at the grocery store purchasing two or three cases of bottled water. Don’t we have good drinking water here in the county? What’s with […]
ASK EARTHA: Which is Best – Bottle or Tap Water?
Dear Eartha, I often see people at the grocery store purchasing two or three cases of bottled water. Don’t we have good drinking water here in the county? What’s with […]
ASK EARTHA: How to Extend the Life of Your Winter Gear
Dear Eartha, I have so much winter equipment, but I hate to throw anything away. What’s the best way to get rid of my old stuff? What about those hideous straight […]
ASK EARTHA: Has Winter Left Us Dry
Dear Eartha, It was a rough start to ski season. Now that conditions are finally improving, does that mean we’re all caught up from the dry start to winter? I’m thrilled […]
ASK EARTHA: Celebrating Sustainability, Pandemic Edition
Dear Eartha, As the pandemic continues, I’m having a hard time staying motivated in my sustainable habits. It seems like we are just even further from tackling the issues of […]
ASK EARTHA: The Zero Energy Ready Home
Dear Eartha, I’m a local Summit County Builder with decades of experience building in the mountains. I’ve heard some rumblings about the new sustainable code in effect and would like […]
ASK EARTHA: President Biden’s Big Changes to Environmental Policy
Dear Eartha, I’ve been hearing about big changes in environmental policy now that President Biden has taken office. What are the most important things to know? It’s been just two weeks […]
ASK EARTHA: Dog Poop and the Environment
Dear Eartha, the amount of dog poop I see around town and on our trails is concerning. Is it bad for the environment when our dogs do their business and […]
ASK EARTHA: Environmental News to Make You Happy
Dear Eartha, it feels like nothing went right in 2020. What environmental success stories can I reflect on to brighten my mood heading into the New Year? There is no […]
