What I learned when I tried installing a wind turbine on my house
The government is helping homeowners buy small wind turbines. Could home wind become as familiar as solar panels?
By Michael J. CorenFour ways to make your BBQ grill better for your health and the environment this summer
How to choose the best way to grill for the climate.
By Michael J. CorenThe plant protein that could push meat off your plate
A farm in California is trying to grow a plant-based protein that tastes better than its animal counterparts.
By Michael J. CorenWe’re building roofs wrong. A different approach can save money and lives.
Cool roofs could lower energy bills, save lives and even cool the planet itself.
By Michael J. CorenWhy EVs won’t crash the electric grid — and more
Coach Coach readers are thinking hard about the next industrial revolution. Here are some answers.
By Michael J. CorenThe East Coast is finally having its climate moment
Wildfire smoke made climate change real, for me. Will millions on the East Coast feel the same?
By Michael J. CorenMr. Bean says ‘our honeymoon with electric cars is coming to an end.’ It’s just the beginning.
Electric vehicles are not perfect, but they are the better choice for millions of people right now.
By Michael J. CorenWhy you should buy everything used
We’re headed for a world where buying second-hand may become nearly as easy, even preferable, as buying new for many goods.
By Michael J. CorenWhich fruits and vegetables are best to plant for the environment
How to plant the best garden for the climate.
By Michael J. CorenThe environmental math of going vegan — and more
How much does going vegan matter for the climate? Aren't EV batteries the worst? Our Climate Coach answers your questions.
By Michael J. CorenSmall steps to live your best sustainable life
The Post’s climate coach, Michael Coren, answers listener questions about how to live more sustainably.
By Lucy Perkins, Taylor White and Sean CarterWhy free street parking could be costing you hundreds more in rent
Eliminating parking minimums could lower pollution. Will more cities buy in?
By Michael J. CorenThese 4 free apps can help you identify every flower, plant and tree around you
Plant ID apps use AI to help us connect with the world around us
By Michael J. CorenYou’re probably recycling wrong. This quiz will help you sort it out.
What can go in my blue bin? The answer can be different from one neighborhood to the next, but fortunately, following some key guidelines should help improve your recycling no matter where you live.
By Bonnie Berkowitz, Artur Galocha and Adrian BlancoHow an engagement bike changed one couple’s life
An engagement bicycle kicked off a revaluation of how Nivi Achanta and her fiance wanted to spend money as a couple.
By Michael J. CorenBuy an electric vehicle now or wait? Here’s how to decide.
Should you buy an electric car? Advice for people on the EV market.
By Michael J. CorenYou need a bidet, but not for the reason you think
Bidets are booming in popularity. Here's what to know about their history, environmental impact and other benefits before you buy.
By Michael J. CorenYour stove is the first appliance to get a battery, but not the last
Traditionally, batteries’ purpose was to make gadgets portable. Today, they’re a shortcut in our path to “electrify everything.”
By Michael J. CorenWhy Americans should eat lentils every day
When it comes to combating climate change, the lentil may be the perfect legume.
By Michael J. CorenThe iPhone is staging a quiet revolution in how we charge our devices
To reach net-zero emissions, our machines need to talk to the grid. With clean energy charging, Apple enlisted millions of iPhones to do just that.
By Michael J. Coren