I was standing in line at the local UPS store, waiting for the woman in front of me to stop shouting at the poor fellow behind the desk. Her fury …
How do your solar panels work on cloudy days?
Clouds blocked out much of the anticipated view of the latest solar eclipse over East Tennessee. Yet, they were not able to block out all of the sun’s rays filtering …
Sunlight, solar eclipse & STEM resources
Monday’s anticipated solar eclipse is bringing excitement about this rare occurrence along with renewed interest in science and even questions about solar technology. As America goes mainstream with distributed solar, …
Invasive silver carp can be stopped
Did you know that the invasive silver carp may soon impact our East Tennessee local waterways, ecosystems and the businesses that depend on these environmental resources?
There are currently only four …
‘Inadequate words to describe’ mountain wildflowers
Wildflower Reports – 1 April 2024
Little River Trail (B to Cucumber Gap Trail)
Bishop Caps – Some – Close to being at peak bloom (some just starting to bloom).
Brook Lettuce – …
Purple Wake Robin plants are abundant
Wildflower Report – Norris River Bluff Trail – 29 March 2024
For a change of pace, Tom Harrington visited Norris Dam State Park in Anderson County and hiked the 3-mile Norris …
Stumbling miracles
In a spectacular example of grandmotherly ineptitude, I recently attempted to put our grandbaby, Liam, to bed with his sleep sack on backwards and with his toy train zipped inside.
The …
Clean energy unites trade group for Tennessee jobs
What’s fueling job growth, workforce education and economic development in Tennessee? It’s an evolving mix of energy research, policy and the drive to succeed.
The recent gathering of thought leaders with …