Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by earthday.org (formerly Earth Day Network) including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. This year’s Earth Day theme […]

The summer of 2021 has seen extreme heat and dry conditions sparking wildfires around the globe. From California to Greece, Turkey to Canada, these raging fueling blazes are destroying land and livelihoods. California, in particular, is having a record-breaking year of wildfires with more than twice as many acres burned […]

Yesterday, April 22, was the official celebration of Earth Day and the theme chosen by EARTH.ORG for this year’s celebration was #RestoreOurEarth.   Similar to last year, #EarthDay2021 was honored virtually due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the celebration is different from the first ever celebration of […]

Earlier this week, on April 22nd, Earth Day celebrated its 50th anniversary, and although many of us would have liked to spend the day exploring the wonders of our planet, this year’s celebration was different given the global pandemic. The theme set for this year’s Earth Day was Climate Action. […]

If you’ve gone through the home buying or renting process during the past few years, you may have seen something called a Walk Score while exploring properties online.  This metric, which is patented by a company with the same name, has become a popular addition to online real estate sites such […]