In urban areas, buildings, roads and other infrastructure replace open land and vegetation. Surfaces that were once teeming with vegetation become impermeable and dry. These changes cause an “island” of higher temperatures in the landscape. Continue Reading
There’s a lot to gain from joining the eco-friendly trend. With rising power prices, eco-friendly and energy-efficient home features have become a matter of practicality for homeowners that want to cut costs and also reduce their carbon footprint. Continue Reading