Cutting down your food waste with worms
Something burrowing underground could help you cut down on your food waste. It’s called vermicomposting or more commonly know as worm composting. According to the...
The Ginger Gold apple: Hurricane Camille’s tasty legacy
September is the peak of apple picking season across much of the U.S., but did you know that a major hurricane accidentally created one variety...
Here’s why standing near a tree during a storm is dangerous
Unfortunately, August alone has tallied six lightning deaths in the United States. What You Need To Know August’s six lightning deaths brings the 2022 total...
In the peak of hurricane season, here’s where storms form
Tropical activity can happen almost anywhere in the Atlantic in September, but some areas are more favored than others. What You Need To Know The...
Breaking down harmful algae blooms
If you’ve spent any time around water, you’re probably familiar with algae. Whether in a pool, pond or even on the side of a rock,...
This week marks the anniversaries of 2 historic hurricanes
This week marks the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey and 30-year anniversary of Hurricane Andrew. What You Need To Know Harvey was the strongest hurricane...
What to do before, during and after flooding
Flash flooding strikes many by surprise. It can happen in just minutes, helping make it a leading cause of weather-related deaths in the country. Know what...
What exactly is a tropical wave?
You have likely heard meteorologists mention tropical waves, but what in the world are they? What You Need To Know Tropical waves are areas of...
What happens to end-of-life wind turbine blades?
The life span of a wind turbine blade is roughly 20 years. Can we recycle them? What You Need To Know Wind turbine blades are...
New report shows record number of ‘sunny day’ floods
Coastal communities are seeing more flooding on sunny days. Here’s why. What You Need To Know Coastal flooding during high tides is twice as likely...