Soaring Emissions: The Environmental Impact of Air Travel, Tourism, and Shopping Convenience
Travel is something we all experience at some point—whether it's a quick getaway to recharge, a trip to visit loved ones, or frequent travel for work. For many, air travel is a regular occurrence. On average, Americans fly at least 1.5 times a year (round trip counts as one trip), and this trend is...
Resolve to Be Greener: Easy Ways to Live Sustainably in the New Year
In admitting a potentially unpopular opinion, I’m personally not one for New Year’s resolutions. I tend to follow traditions of bioregional seasonality and view the deep winter of January as a time for continued rest, respite, and inward reflection.In some ways, it feels out of tune to set...
The 2023 Eagle County Energy Inventory: Progress and Challenges in Reducing Emissions
Do you think Eagle County is all fresh air and snowy peaks? Well, every year, Eagle County contracts with Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER) to spill the beans on its carbon footprint—no greenwashing allowed! Through this partnership, CLEER creates a detailed report of Eagle County’s...