Dear Eartha, I’ve heard that to avoid the scariest impacts of climate change, we need to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Are we doing enough to get there? What would it take to hit.
Dear Eartha, I’m over winter. I can’t wait to get out to hammer some dirt. Is it OK if I hit the trails even if they’re muddy? The short answer is no. As much as.
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Dear Eartha, My neighbor keeps a bucket at the bottom of their tub while they shower to collect water that they use in their garden. Does that really make a difference?
You hear a lot about recycling from High Country Conservation Center. Summit County recycles aluminum cans, glass bottles, mattresses, and the list goes on. What about recycling water?
As Colorado’s population grows, so does the demand for clean water. The state’s population has boomed to over 5.7 million and is projected to increase to 7.8 million by 2040. All this growth adds stress to our local rivers that are already stressed due to climate change and drought. This is a complex issue, so how can any one person help?
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Dear Eartha, I heard plastic bags might get banned in Colorado. Is that true?
Earlier this winter, the Dillon Town Council opted to ban plastic bags and foam takeout containers starting in August. Breckenridge and Frisco will ban single-use plastic bags starting in September. Additionally, state legislators introduced a bill to ban single-use plastic bags and foam food containers throughout Colorado. It’s not the first time such legislation has been attempted at the state level, and the debate is heated.
What is single-use plastic?
. Half that is used just once before it’s discarded. Flimsy plastic shopping bags are one example. Other culprits include plastic packaging and food service items like plastic utensils and takeout containers.