There is a gigantic water battery located in the canton of Valais, under the Swiss Alps, called Nant de Drance. It’s a hydropower plant that provides the same energy storage capacity as 400,000 electric car batteries! This renewable energy source could be a game-changer for energy use in Europe.
Sara Tipton
This Giant ‘Water Battery’ Under the Swiss Alps Could Be a Game-Changer for Renewable Energy in Europe
The Emerging Epidemic No One Is Paying Attention To
For years, we have warned of Lyme disease and that it very well could be an up-and-coming epidemic to look out for. Lyme is a tick-borne disease and is one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the country and one of the most difficult to diagnose.
Signs of Heat Illness and 6 Ways To Beat the Heat
This summer has been unusually warm, and since the temperatures continue to break records across the country and worldwide, it is time to get familiar with signs of heat illnesses and how to assist if you do overheat. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are potentially fatal conditions and it’s critical to know the signs, symptoms, and how to help yourself or others when heat illness occurs.
12 Best Summer Foods To Keep Your Body Cool
With a good portion of the country experiencing heat waves and more likely to come, it’s important to know how to stay cool, especially naturally. Eating is one of the most natural things and when we adjust our diet accordingly, we can stay cool and hydrated as the temperatures rise.
Why We Should Get Out In Nature More
As human beings, we are natural creatures, and returning to our roots can help us restore our minds and cultivate harmony and happiness far too many seem to be missing.
PREPARING HOMES FOR WILDFIRES
Wildfire season is upon us and it’s not just California that has to worry about this destructive disaster this year. In an unprecedented heat wave, 84 large fires and complexes have burned 3,071,353 acres in 13 states.
Why Heat Waves Increase Violence
The third dangerous heat wave this year has settled over 16 states affecting over 65 million people and weather experts say to brace yourself for more. While these triple-digit temperatures increase the likelihood of heat-related illnesses, studies have found that significant seasonal pattern trends lead to more people becoming violent.
10 Autumn Seeds You Can Start Growing Right Now!
We are already well into summer, but if you missed planting a garden in the spring, there are a few seeds you can still plant now to get a harvest by fall! There are only about 8 weeks left before the weather cools and the season of fall begins. With that great news, we can start our fall garden at the end of July!
6 Essential Safety Tips You Need To Follow When Using a Generator in Summer
Making sure we put our safety and the safety of our family first is a priority for most. With the concern over rolling blackouts, brownouts, and power grid failure during this summer, many have turned to generators to power their homes. However, these, like everything, can present a safety concern if not used correctly.
Free Food: 33 Foods You Can Forage From July–September
The summer months are a great time to forage for nature-grown edibles. Depending on what part of the country you live in, you are bound to find a few wild foods to take back with you!
How This Cooking Hack Can Minimize the Use of Stored Fuels in Emergencies
Learning how to use thermal cooking can help reduce the use of stored fuels during emergencies. This little-known cooking hack will slow cook your meal and help maintain indoor temperatures while reducing the amount of fuel needed.
