Can My House Be A Net Zero Home? Nitya Dani Dear EarthTalk: What is a “net-zero” home? Does it have to be new construction or can I retrofit an older home to be “net-zero”? —Peter B., Boulder, CO As the impact of climate change becomes more severe, homeowners are adopting sustainable practices in order to […]
THE BH&PS WANTS YOUR FAMILY’S STORY! The BH&PS Exhibit for 2026 is about immigration with a focus on the years from 1850 to 1940. And our collections do not include many letters, artifacts, or ephemera of immigrant families from this time period. If your family settled here in Bristol and you have stories, correspondence, photographs, […]
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 3pm to 6pm Richard I. Burnham Resource Center | 82 Touro Street, Newport Exclusive Book Signing | Free with any Donation At this month’s History Happy Hour, the NHS will be selling advance copies of Echoes From the Attic: Stories of Slavery and Freedom-Making in Newport, RI, edited by Dr. Akeia de […]
Science Snapshot BOSTON SCIENCE MUSEUM Join Museum staff at the Gordon Current Science & Technology Center Stage to take a closer look at the latest science and technology headlines and research to appreciate their impact on our lives. From the latest in space exploration to new advances in medical technology…we cover it all!ossible Titles: TITLES Feeling the […]
CONCERTS NOT TO BE MISSED Sarah Swain & The Oh Boys! Great HallC Saturday, May 16, 7:30 PM $35, $30 for Members Rockabilly dance party! Since 2009, Sarah Swain & the Oh Boys have been playing to packed venues across Cape Cod and beyond, their sets include Sarah’s originals as well as modern and classic […]
Tour of “Fever Dreams of a Cool-Breathed Earth” and “A Weather Eye” Event Series (See All) Saturday, May 16, 20261–2 pm Free with Museum admission Meet in Lancaster Lobby From folklore and witchcraft to meteorology and climate science, travel through centuries of humanity’s shared experience with the weather, from the 1700s to the present day. In […]
Getting The Boss To Go Green At Work May Be Easier Than You Think Rachel Berliner May 7, 2026 Dear EarthTalk: Any ideas for how I can push my employer to act more responsibly regarding climate and the environment without jeopardizing my job? —Rich B., Pittsburgh, PA Whether through teaching by example or encouraging company-level […]
THEATRE BY THE SEA ANNOUNCES EXCITING UPDATE FOR 2026 SUMMER SEASON WAKEFIELD, RI – Theatre By The Sea owner Bill Hanney is thrilled to announce a very exciting development regarding Theatre By The Sea’s upcoming 2026 Summer Season. “We were offered an amazing opportunity to host the debut of a brand-new work at our historic barn theatre and I simply could […]
