Estimates show that around 35 million homes are at “high risk” of being affected by natural disasters, a number that will, unfortunately, continue to grow. Should the government require that new homes be better prepared?
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Depending on where you live, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, and other extreme weather may be an everyday concern. But even those of us living in safer regions may soon have to deal with the effects of more intense storms.
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Most of us have too many electronics to count, and it can feel arduous to get into a routine of unplugging everything we don’t need. That said, there are some serious safety and money-saving reasons to do so.
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Over the past year, major home-insurance companies have pulled out of high-risk states, leaving homeowners with very few options. But, with the continued increases in severe weather events, is this just a logical next step?
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Nearly 25% of Americans live in HOA-regulated communities, but many aren’t happy with the way these groups restrict their remodeling projects — especially when the additions could save them money.
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Emergency supplies are one of those things most of us only think about when it’s too late. That said, with blackout rates increasing, it makes more sense than ever to keep flashlights, portable chargers, and canned food on hand.
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With the announcement of a new, mega-sized wind farm near Chernobyl, the debate over whether the site should stay abandoned is as fiery as ever. That said, numerous shut-down power facilities have found second lives as clean energy plants.
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Lithium is key to creating batteries for so many items we use each day — everything from cars and e-bikes to laptops and phones. But these mines have also sparked criticism due to their huge energy use and potentially polluting side effects.
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By bundling up and withstanding a slightly cooler room temp, you could save tons of money on heating. But is the inconvenience worth the savings?
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A shocking new study shows that 80% of America’s coal plants could be easily converted into nuclear reactors. It seems likely that nuclear power will be a massive part of our energy grid going forward — but not everyone loves the idea of cooling towers popping up in their home state.
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