David Fried The other day I noticed a bunch of wilting green leaves all along our driveway. I asked my wife if she was weeding. “Oh no,” she said. “Our friend Phyllis came by, and while we were talking, she … Continue reading →
Larry Plesent Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that causes sudden, intense pain and swelling in the joints, often starting in the big toe or a lower limb. These flares can last for a week or two, then resolve, … Continue reading →
George Harvey A lot of people would love to have a garden to grow vegetables, but can’t. Many live in apartments or on small lots where there really isn’t space for a garden. Some live on land that has been … Continue reading →
Lee Webster We belong to nature’s communities as much or more than they belong to us. Bill Jordan, a restoration ecologist, once said that a true community requires an exchange of gifts. This is what conservation burial pioneers Kimberley and … Continue reading →
Kelly Leviker Microplastics have been found throughout the human body. We compiled some resources so you can better understand how microplastics and plastic additives are entering our bodies and some tips to limit your exposure. Plastic is an emerging pollutant … Continue reading →
Dooley will continue to build upon the growth and leadership he’s brought to the clean energy nonprofit for over 20 years. Mike Haberman The clean energy nonprofit, VEIC, announced today that Matt Dooley will serve as the company’s Chief Operating … Continue reading →
Defining Key Terms in the Journey to Net Zero Kai Starn, Embodied carbon vs. operational carbon. Life cycle assessment vs. hot spot assessment. EPD, GWP, RCA…. We gathered all the terms and acronyms used when working to reduce embodied carbon … Continue reading →
Robb Aldrich As we all crank up the AC for the incoming heat wave, it’s the perfect time to talk about properly sizing HVAC systems. HVAC designers understandably want to provide ample heating and cooling capacity. But dramatically oversizing HVAC … Continue reading →
G.E.T. staff At Efficiency Vermont’s Better Building by Design conference this spring, many businesses and projects were recognized for several “Best of the Best” categories. Two businesses were highlighted in the May issue of Green Energy Times. This issue will … Continue reading →
Greg and Barb Whitchurch Building Smarter: The Power of Sustainable Insulation As we accelerate the transition toward renewable energy, we are focused on solar panels and electric appliances. Yet, a crucial piece of the climate puzzle is often overlooked: the … Continue reading →