Though energy use is typically highest during the peak months of summer, December is the next biggest culprit for pulling sneaky amounts of energy. Light shows, holiday feasts and entertainment abound, but they don’t have to lead to surprise energy bills ringing in the new year. By nature, energy bills are higher when demand is […]
The holidays can be overwhelming for many people. With shopping lists to check off, holiday dinners to cook and visitors to make room for, it’s usually an eventful time of year. But in the midst of all the hustle and bustle, herbal supplements help you stay calm, cool and collected. Whether you’re trying to avoid […]
The last things your eco-minded relatives want to find in their stockings are single-use plastics and tchotchkes that will end up in a landfill. This holiday season, use our guide to impress them with eco-friendly stocking stuffers they’ll truly appreciate. For more holiday ideas, check out our list of the best eco-friendly gifts of 2020, […]
Whether you’re a conscious consumer yourself or are looking for the perfect gift for your environmentally-friendly friend or family member, we’ve rounded up the best eco-friendly gifts for sustainable living this holiday season. According to Stanford University, Americans toss 25 percent more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than any other time of year. […]
By Michael Svoboda, Ph.D. Looking for climate-oriented gifts that can be purchased, delivered, and enjoyed under COVID-safe, socially-distanced conditions? Look no further. For this year’s holiday gift guide, Yale Climate Connections has gathered celebrated anthologies, deep-dives into climate-related science and solutions, inspiring books from or about spiritual leaders, and visionary works of climate fiction. All […]
Twenty-five years ago, a food called Tofurky made its debut on grocery store shelves. Since then, the tofu-based roast has become a beloved part of many vegetarians’ holiday feasts. “Tofurky and Thanksgiving are forever intimately tied in my heart,” said Jan Dutkiewicz, a visiting fellow at Harvard Law School’s animal law and policy program.
By Ashia Aubourg As Thanksgiving approaches, some Indigenous organizations and activists caution against perpetuating further injustices towards Native communities. Indigenous activist Mariah Gladstone, for example, encourages eaters to celebrate the harvest time in ways that do not involve stereotypes and pilgrim stories. Critics of Thanksgiving often point to the familiar narrative of gathering between the […]
By Jason Farley COVID-19 has disrupted our daily lives, and it is poised to completely disrupt the holiday season. As people make holiday plans and think about ways to reduce the risks to their loved ones, a strategy is essential. Face masks are a crucial part of that strategy, and they’re now mandatory in public […]
By Bill Sullivan Black licorice may look and taste like an innocent treat, but this candy has a dark side. On Sept. 23, 2020, it was reported that black licorice was the culprit in the death of a 54-year-old man in Massachusetts. How could this be? Overdosing on licorice sounds more like a twisted tale […]
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