A recent 6ABC news post highlights the catastrophic impact of winter on homes in the coldest U.S. regions. Philadelphia has been experiencing “widespread plumbing problems” with frozen pipes bursting across the city. “Residents from multiple neighborhoods said they woke up to flooded basements and no running water,” reads the report. Moreover, plumbers have been overwhelmed …
As winter for many means spending lots of time indoors, maybe now is the time to get started on that latest decluttering mission. Yet, who hasn’t found themselves overwhelmed with the sheer volume of decision-making involved? We’ve all been there: attacking that spare room plaguing our mind for months, only to find we have no …
Yield improvements, water usage, and trade: three words that sound like a politician’s manifesto brainstorm. Yet, they are the three major factors holding everything together when it comes to food supply, according to David Fickling of Bloomberg. His latest opinion editorial is like a harbinger of woe, and he says the first category is at …
Valentine’s Day is clearly the most flower-filled holiday on the U.S. calendar, a day where partners choose flowers to say the words, “I love you.” Yet, behind the veneer of romance sits an objective truth: the global supply chain for flowers is creaking under the weight of demand. This Valentine’s Day will bring some mind-boggling …
Those who live where snow makes a yearly appearance now may have a fringe benefit. A cursory search online right now will unearth endless clips on the latest thrifty laundry trend: snow washing. It is a literal phrase and comes from the Swedish snötvätt, a technique originating from the times before Sweden had Ikea and …
One of the world’s most famous names will be remembered today for his contribution to scientific discovery and theory: today heralds International Darwin Day. The Darwin Day organization calls it “a day of celebration, activism, and international cooperation for the advancement of science, education, and human well-being.” The United Nations (U.N.) and other organizations will …
Much online discussion has been hovering around the subject of frozen exploding trees this winter, following multiple videos and reports. A Facebook update from the page, Ethereal Earth, went viral in late January, showing as such. The channel posted video evidence of what appears to be frozen trees exploding in a snow-covered forest. It garnered …
Sunny Spain is not living up to its reputation this year, as a giant low-pressure system lays waste to the Iberian Peninsula. The Western European country and neighboring Portugal have been lashed by heavy rain and wind all winter, bringing disruption beyond anything experienced before in some regions. It means the country is facing unprecedented …
The expression “like a bear with a sore head” just took on a whole new meaning. A recent social media update from Grand Teton National Park exemplifies how those going snowshoeing this winter may need to show caution. Winter, the post claims, may be getting shorter for our four-pawed mountain companions, and it’s mostly our …