Dear Eartha, I’ve been having huge energy bills over the last few months. The strange thing is that I’ve had my heat off since mid-April. According to my energy bill, the majority of my costs are on the gas side, not electric. What is going on!? This very question pinged into my inbox around noon on […]
Dear Eartha, My goal this year is to reduce my carbon footprint by driving less, but it’s not always easy. What tips do you have? The level of convenience that cars provide can deter us from considering other transportation options. If you have access to a personal vehicle your brain is probably on auto-pilot to […]
Dear Eartha, I’ve heard that to avoid the scariest impacts of climate change, we humans need to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Are we doing enough to get there? What would it take to hit that target? As we emerge from the Covid reality of the past year, it’s worth reflecting on the world we’re […]
Dear Eartha, I’m over winter. I can’t wait to get out to hammer some dirt. Is it OK if I hit the trails even if they’re muddy? The short answer is no. As much as we are all itching to hike and mountain bike now that the snow is melting, trekking or pedaling on muddy trails […]
Dear Eartha, I’ve been striving to live more sustainably over the past few years and want to make a better effort at my business. What tips do you have for someone trying to bring sustainability into the workplace? While your efforts to live more sustainably at home are commendable, we’re very excited about your interest in environmental stewardship […]
Dear Eartha, How can I stay up-to-date on our local fire restrictions and be more proactive in the health of our forests? – John, Silverthorne John, there is so much you can do – thank you for your timely question! It’s been hot and dry in Summit County the last few weeks which means we […]
Dear Eartha, I’m reworking some garden and landscape beds this year and would like to be especially water-wise. I’m intrigued by a method called hügelkultur. Does this work well in our area? – Caroline, Breckenridge Caroline, our precious resource appreciates your integrity! Even though we had a bountiful winter, water is perpetually scarce here in […]
Dear Eartha, My car’s not quite a clunker yet, but it’s getting there. I’m thinking about trading up for an electric car, but I’ve heard people say that electric cars are actually worse than gas-powered cars. That can’t be true…is it? -Tony, Breckenridge Tony, just a month ago, a friend and I had a similar […]
Dear Eartha, I am new to Summit County and am eager to start a vegetable garden this spring. I realize that it is only the middle of March, but is it too soon to start thinking about what I can grow at this elevation? People who love gardening never stop thinking about their gardens, Naomi. Winter is […]
Dear Eartha, I have an old TV, a pile of clothes, some unused medication, and a bottle of fertilizer collecting dust around my garage, what do I do with these things? — Bailey, Dillon Valley Bailey, we are so glad you asked because the annual recycling event is this weekend, Saturday, May 19. The event […]
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