Author: Liz Galst
The cheapest car you can buy right now is an EV: Here’s why
Written by: Liz Galst
With gasoline prices skyrocketing, maybe you’re wondering whether now is a good time to buy an electric vehicle. Experts say it most definitely is. And that’s …
As climate change heats up our world, will we lose the Winter Olympics?
Written by: Liz Galst
Retired Winter Olympian Katie Tannenbaum remembers when global warming first really came into focus for her. “Climate change has always been on my radar,” says Tannenbaum, …
The lights are still on at America’s oldest coal plants—and you’re paying for it
Written by: Liz Galst
Aging coal power plants, forced to stay open by Trump administration, are costing consumers millions Electricity customers in 11 Midwestern states will have to pay $80 …
Meet the 10-state climate program that’s slashing energy bills
Written by: Liz Galst
The Bronx, New York house Sandra England lives in with her elderly mother was cold in the wintertime — very cold. The furnace worked, but as …
How a veteran, a retiree & a church each reduced their electric bills by more than $1,000 a year
Written by: Liz Galst
Saving with solar: How a veteran, a retiree and a church each reduced their electric bills by more than $1,000 a year If you’ve noticed your …
Why are American energy bills suddenly on the rise?
Written by: Liz Galst
If you’re like many people in the U.S., in recent years, your electric bill has gone up and up and up — an average of 17% …
5 ways to compost if you don’t have a yard
Written by: Liz Galst
5 ways to compost if you don’t have a yard Dumping food scraps and yard waste into your trash not only makes your trash smell: It’s …
How to tell if your home has lead (& what to do about it)
Written by: Liz Galst
Does my home contain lead? The toxic metal can lurk in many places. Here’s where to look. Prevention is the best medicine. That’s especially true when …
How to take advantage of clean energy tax credits before they disappear
Written by: Liz Galst
Clean energy and EV tax credits are disappearing, but they’re not gone yet. Here’s how you can still save money. This summer, with the passage of …
5 ways to keep your junk out of a landfill
Written by: Liz Galst
Cleaning out your home? How to keep your junk out of the landfill. Do you have a lot of unwanted junk? Rather than toss it all …
How your kids can get a clean ride to school after Trump admin funding cuts
Written by: Liz Galst
Do your kids have a clean ride to school? Here’s how to get one — on an electric school bus. As 12,000 kids in Athens, Georgia, returned …
