White roofs push energy savings in city cool roof push
In New York volunteers paint roofs white to cut heat, an effort tied to a national trend backed by Energy Secretary Chu. Experts say white coatings lower interior temperatures and curb cooling energy use, with broader potential emissions reductions across cities and buildings.
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Right at home fragrances rise with scent trends
The home fragrance market expands as people spend more time indoors seeking varied aromas from “ozone” fresh air to gourmand notes. Industry leaders note trends toward dreamlike scents, cozy candles, and no spill diffusers, with experts citing comfort, security, and memories as key drivers.
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National Candle Association
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Cooper Hewitt Museum
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New Jersey
Research Institute For Fragrance Materials
Survival gardens cut costs for cash strapped families
Community programs and extension offices promote survival gardens to raise affordable produce like squash and zucchini. Volunteers aided 900 families across Northwest Alabama with seed plants and fertilizer, yielding about $400 worth of food per site. Survival seed from open pollinated varieties lasts years and reduces annual buying.
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Alabama Cooperative Extension Service
Florence
Becker
Tammy McDaniel
Community Action Agency
Northwest Alabama
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