Author: Kate MacMillan

Kate is an environmental consultant specializing on green technologies and nature preservation techniques. She has more than 3 years of experience and worked with several non-profit organizations to save our nature from disruptive influence of people.

Green Technologies

How Long Do Earbuds Last? Wireless Earbuds, AirPods and Headphones Explained

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Wireless earbuds usually last 2–3 years before the battery fades. See how long AirPods and headphones last, what wears out first and how to make them last.

Green Technologies

7 Best Eco-Friendly Headphones and Earbuds: Recycled, Repairable and Built to Last

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The best eco-friendly headphones and earbuds, from the repairable Fairbuds XL to Sony, Google and Marley, compared by recycled content and repairability.

Nature

Environmental Issues in California: 8 Biggest Problems and What Is Being Done

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The 8 biggest environmental issues in California, from wildfires, drought and sinking groundwater to smog, extreme heat, rising seas and collapsing salmon runs.

Nature

Environmental Issues in Florida: 8 Biggest Problems and What Is Being Done

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The 8 biggest environmental issues in Florida, from red tide and polluted water to the Everglades, sea level rise, hurricanes and dying coral reefs.

Green Technologies

What Is Sustainable Agriculture? Definition, Benefits and Why It Is Important

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Sustainable agriculture feeds people today while protecting soil, water and farm incomes for tomorrow. Learn its definition, benefits and practices.

Green Technologies

How Many Hydrogen Fuel Stations Are There in the US?

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The US has 38 retail hydrogen stations, 37 in California and one in Hawaii. See the latest counts, why the network is shrinking and how to find a station.

Nature

Environmental Issues in Australia: 8 Biggest Problems and What Is Being Done

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The 8 biggest environmental issues in Australia, from bushfires and coral bleaching to extinctions, land clearing and coal, with the latest official data.

Nature

Environmental Issues in Canada: 8 Biggest Problems and What Is Being Done

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The 8 biggest environmental issues in Canada, from record wildfires and oil sands emissions to Arctic warming and unsafe water, with the latest official data.

Green Technologies

Wind Turbine Technician Salary: How Much Wind Techs Make by State and Employer

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The median wind turbine technician salary is $64,120 a year ($30.83/hour). See BLS pay ranges, pay by employer and state, and what overtime adds.

Green Technologies

Wind Turbine Technician: What They Do, How to Become One and What It Pays

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What a wind turbine technician does, how to become one, the training and certifications employers ask for, and current BLS data on pay and job growth.