Learn about one mom’s home energy audit, and her surprise at the number of ways it could be made significantly more energy efficient.
Articles by Diane MacEachern
Victory: Plastic Microbead Pollution Ban
Learn why microbeads are harmful to the environment and find out how the U.S. came to ban microbeads through the “Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015.”
Mom Activism: Climate of Hope in 2016
Read about climate success stories from 2015 and learn what you can do as activists to create a climate of hope in 2016.
Your Holiday Home On Climate Change
Learn how climate change directly affects you, your home, and the people you love and find out what you can do about it.
The Sea Also Rises Near My Maryland Home
Read about Smith Island, Maryland, and other areas of the state that are experiencing increased flooding as sea levels rise due to climate change.
A Conversation With Plastic-Free Champion, Beth Terry
Read a conversation with plastic-free champion, Beth Terry and learn how you can kick the plastic habit.
Say “No!” to Plastic Microbeads
Learn why you should avoid products that contain plastic microbeads and find out how they pollute water and wildlife.
Create Your Own Clean Power Plan At Home!
Learn how to create your own Clean Power Plan at home through tips to reduce your carbon footprint by 30%.
Cities Ban Styrofoam to Reduce Pollution
Learn which cities have put a ban on Styrofoam in an effort to reduce air pollution.
Learn How Your Community Can Win An Energy Challenge
Learn about Georgetown University’s energy prize, offered to a community that develops and implements a long-term energy efficiency plan.
Fracking Poses Potential Health Risks for Pregnant Moms and Babies
Read about a study that concludes that “fracking,” may be releasing endocrine disrupting chemicals that could harm human development and reproduction.
Has Climate Change Threatened Your “Heart” Place?
Learn how climate change and sea level rise threaten Assateague, VA, a barrier island and the “heart” place of author, Diane MacEachern.