Category: Outdoor Practices

The new moon will see dark skies above the peak of the Orionid meteor shower, while three days later the young moon will pass in front of the red star Antares for observers in South America and the Falkland Islands. A new moon This phase occurs when the sun and moon lie on the same… Continue reading The October 2025 new moon will hide the red star Antares for some lucky stargazers on October 21st

Words by Neeta Lal Hidden at the foot of seven mountains in southwest Bulgaria, near the tranquil banks of the Struma River, Aya Winery Estate is not just a winery, it is an experience. Nestled in a valley steeped in history and myth, the rugged landscape forms a dramatic amphitheater of rolling terrain and fresh… Continue reading Aya Winery Estate: Where wine, art and design meet in the heart of Bulgaria

Gardeners are being warned against using lights on their homes or in gardens more as artificial light is believed to have an “apocalyptic” impact on wildlife and nature at night. While dim, dim solar lights are generally fine, more powerful lighting, such as solar lights, can be used, according to research published by the Royal… Continue reading Households have been asked to stop using security lighting on their homes

Innovations in sustainable construction and architecture, cost of household appliances and furnishings, property interior design guide October 18, 2025 The pursuit of sustainability in the construction and architecture sector has become more urgent in recent years. As environmental challenges such as climate change, resource depletion and habitat destruction threaten our planet, switching to sustainable building… Continue reading Innovations that advance sustainable construction and architecture

The attorneys general of more than a dozen states, including Maine, sued the Trump administration on Thursday over the cancellation of $7 billion in funding for affordable solar energy projects across the United States The coalition, which included the District of Columbia and other stakeholders, argued in the lawsuit that the Environmental Protection Agency's termination… Continue reading Maine joins lawsuit against Trump over solar program funding

Dandara has received approval to build an 85-home project in the South Downs National Park. The Buckmore Green project will offer a variety of one to five-bedroom homes, including 39 affordable homes. This includes 13 homes at a discount for sale at market value, 17 for affordable rent and nine for shared ownership. Buckmore Green… Continue reading Dandara receives approval for 85 homes in South Downs

The Diocese of East Tennessee's headquarters building is in Knoxville. Photo: Andrew Morehead [Episcopal News Service] The Diocese of East Tennessee wants to reduce electricity bills to zero at its diocesan headquarters in Knoxville. It is estimated that installing rooftop solar panels will save $8,000 per year, and there are plans to advance these savings… Continue reading Diocese of East Tennessee installs solar panels at headquarters, passes savings to parishes – Episcopal News Service

Efforts to improve safety on roofing construction sites are ongoing and remain a challenge across the industry. The way safety regulations are enforced and how roofers respond to them is also an evolving process. Advocates for fairer and more effective safety regulations are weighing in on a newly released white paper from the National Construction… Continue reading White paper calls for OSHA safety changes

Northern Front Range electric cooperative United Power is moving forward with its renewable energy growth plan, despite a sweeping anti-clean energy campaign by the Trump administration, signing a deal for a 150-megawatt solar farm near Brush. The agreement with utility Aypa Power also calls for the creation of a parallel 600 megawatt-hour battery storage facility… Continue reading United Power is moving forward with solar projects before federal tax credits expire

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is hosting the Raleigh Gray to Green Conference, taking place on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the JC Raulston Arboretum. This day-long event brings together architects, landscape architects, policymakers and green infrastructure professionals to explore the latest innovations in sustainable urban design. Through expert-led presentations, panel discussions and case studies,… Continue reading Raleigh Gray to Green 2025 conference exploring green infrastructure strategies for climate-resilient cities