Are induction stoves that much safer than gas? We tested them.
The click of a gas stove igniting is the sound of dinner in millions of U.S. homes. But how safe are they? We tested them against induction cooktops to find out.
By Michael J. Coren, John Farrell and Alice LiHow plastic hides in supposedly eco-friendly laundry products
Laundry sheets, an alternative to pods, often come in plastic-free packaging but contain plastic as a top ingredient.
By Michael J. CorenYou asked: How does global warming cause more extreme weather?
Rising temperatures mean there’s more energy around to fuel storms, intensify heat waves and destabilize historical weather patterns.
By Michael J. CorenIt’s time to start planning for the next thousand years
Cathedrals once inspired society’s greatest efforts toward a common goal. Climate change desperately needs “cathedral projects.”
By Michael J. CorenThe surprisingly simple way to convince people to go green
Your decision to buy that heat pump or induction stove might feel like it came after much deliberation and research. You might want to thank your friends and family.
By Michael J. CorenHow the suburbs could become 15-minute cities
The 15-minute city concept offers a way out of the housing and climate crises. But we may need to look to an unlikely place: the first suburbs.
By Michael J. CorenHow soon do you have to buy heat pumps and EVs to avoid climate catastrophe?
We took a look at how quickly Americans have adopted these technologies — and how much further they need to go.
By Michael J. Coren and Niko KommendaYou asked: Why is geothermal heating and cooling so expensive?
To take advantage of the constant temperatures below the Earth’s surface, we need to figure out a way to make digging cheaper.
By Michael J. CorenWhy you should buy clothes to last (almost) forever
As you look to update your winter wardrobe, here’s how to tell if that item you’re eyeing will have staying power, or end up in the landfill.
By Michael J. CorenThe surprising benefits of switching to ‘lamb mowers’
Sheep are the original lawn mower. They’re staging a comeback in suburbia
By Michael J. CorenThink you need another car? Consider an e-bike instead.
E-bikes are replacing cars. What to consider on cost and testing before you buy.
By Michael J. CorenHalf of Americans can’t install solar panels. Here’s how they can plug into the sun.
You may now be able to get your electricity from community solar farms.
By Michael J. CorenShampoos and soaps are mostly water. Here’s why you should buy them without it.
Can you help slow climate change by buying soap?
By Michael J. CorenHow to keep junk snail mail out of your mailbox forever
Why stopping junk mail is (almost) as simple as pressing a button.
By Michael J. CorenAre electric cars really better for the environment?
Are electric cars really better for the environment?
By Michael J. CorenTrying to kill mosquitoes? Don’t buy a bug zapper.
Bug zappers don’t work on mosquitoes, but here’s what repels them
By Michael J. CorenWhy we all need to think like Floridians now
Florida’s extreme climate-driven disasters are not an exception. They’re an early indicator for rest of the U.S.
By Michael J. CorenWhy you should tell your children about vanishing fireflies
Accepting climate-related disasters as the new normal will make it harder to restore the environment back to health.
By Michael J. CorenWhy you should wear reef-safe sunscreen, even if you’re not snorkeling
How to pick a sunscreen that's safe for your body and coral reefs too
By Michael J. CorenIs it cheaper to refuel your EV battery or gas tank? We did the math in all 50 states.
I wanted to compare the cost of recharging an electric car versus filling up a gas tank in all 50 states. Here's what I found.
By Michael J. Coren