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"People don't realize what kind of impact it's having."

Business

This Bill Gates-backed startup fixes leaking ductwork with 'chewing gum' material: 'Most people should be able to save … $500 to $600 per home'

"What we were looking for was a Goldilocks solution."

Business

Nonprofit launches simple switch to finally give clear answer on what can be recycled in your area: 'Getting the information they need'

"I hardly think about the cleanup because I know it isn't going to be horrible in the end."

Business

Startup hosts massive Thanksgiving feast to test if first-of-its-kind induction stove could feed over 45 guests: 'There's so much more power'

TCD TIPS

There are plenty of actions you can take to lower your home's energy bills — without breaking the bank or launching into a remodeling project.

TCD 101

These 8 simple swaps could slash your energy bills by hundreds of dollars — and it's easier than ever to make them

Home

Homeowner shares astonishing energy bill savings after switching to LED lightbulbs: 'Totally lived up to the hype'

Business

This major government program is shelling out $8.8 billion to homeowners for renovations — here's how to access it

Home

These 'energy vampires' could be sucking your wallet dry: 'As much as 20% of your monthly electricity bill'

Tech

This is how a heat pump can save you up to $1,200 a year — and the air in your house will be healthier too

Home

New study shows unexpected upside of households with rooftop solar panels: 'It lowers the cost for everybody'

LATEST

"My body is sweating, trying to release the toxins that it's taking in from the clothes that I'm wearing."

Home

Woman issues warning about common material found in clothing that could be affecting your health: 'Pay attention now and you might notice'

"This is just sad, honestly."

Home

Internet users call out social media star for concerning online behavior: 'It's so annoying to watch'

"It will take years for many of these communities, families and small businesses to recover."

Outdoors

Expert issues dire warning about lasting effects of recent hurricanes: 'The pain is far from over'

Business

New report uncovers 'disingenuous' marketing practices from airports: 'They need to be talking about the planes'

"[They are] cynically exploiting the power and beauty of sport and it has to stop."

Business

Video calls out industry for 'exploiting' sports team to clean up image: 'These ... are really smokescreens allowing harm to continue'

"It takes 52 minutes to walk a 500m distance."

Outdoors

Frustrated pedestrian calls out common issue impacting modern cities: 'The world has become toxic'

"It's been two years of $$$$$, delays, and grief, but my tiny, off-grid home is finally complete."

Home

Proud homeowner shares progress photos after building unorthodox off-grid house: 'That's awesome'

"Thank you for volunteering your time to clean their mess!"

Outdoors

Local volunteers take matters into own hands after discovering illegal activity at popular hiking spot: 'Unbelievable'

"Sensible people will understand what you're doing."

Home

Outraged homeowner shares response after neighbor criticizes their yard: 'The best revenge is just to continue what you're doing'

"I think it is still too soon to say for sure, ... but if it were to be the case, this is what it would look like."

Outdoors

Scientists share concerns over phenomenon observed in Antarctica: 'It's bonkers'

"We are discussing ... how we could revive him again."

Business

'AI Jesus' sparks controversy in confessional at historic church: 'People really talked with him in a serious way'

The resolution passed by a 10-3 vote.

Business

City officials confirm major ban on use of popular product in government buildings: 'It's a worldwide problem'

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