by Emily Barriere | Sep 14, 2023 | Decentralization, Health and Safety, Social Issues
Utility Company Negligence in Hawaii: Blazing new evidence seems to point to Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) as the cause of multiple fires that devastated Maui in August of 2023. Now, neglect to maintain the structural integrity of grid infrastructure, neglect to...
by Emily Barriere | Mar 13, 2023 | Health and Safety, Social Issues
California Red Tide is Increasing along Coastline: If you’ve ever seen the effects of red tide in person, then you know this growing phenomenon is no joke. After a red algae bloom (phytoplankton), ocean water becomes oxygen-deprived and toxic. Consequently,...
by Emily Barriere | Feb 3, 2023 | Energy Efficiency, Health and Safety
Rodents Can Destroy HVAC Efficiency: Did you know that your ductwork could be providing a warm home for rodents to nest in? Rats can wreak havoc in ductwork by chewing holes in sheet metal and duct insulation. Why do we care? As HERS Raters, part of our job involves...
by Emily Barriere | Nov 25, 2022 | Health and Safety, How To
No Pests Should Live Rent-Free: Are you interested in learning how to keep pests out of your home? When the temperature drops, bugs and insects will begin looking for a home. Yet, no one likes the thought of these unwelcome guests. We would prefer they find another...
by Emily Barriere | Oct 7, 2021 | Current Events, Decentralization, Environmentalism, Health and Safety
Taking Steps to Get Off the Grid! California is taking the lead to become the first state to secure its own energy needs by investing in alternative energy and efficiency. Through intensive Zero Net Energy goals, they are taking steps to effectively get off reliance...
by Emily Barriere | Jul 15, 2021 | Health and Safety
Fact Vs Fiction: As humans separate themselves from nature to create stable environments, we are also cutting ourselves off from the health benefits of nature. Therefore, we must be sure we aren’t cutting nature out of our lives entirely. Fresh air, plants, and...
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