Madison Jenkins

Articles

Drooping snake plant in chipped mug, Cheetos dust, gas-masked duck on dusty Arizona windowsill.

Best Houseplants for Cleaner Air (Scientifically Proven)

Best houseplants for cleaner air became my desperate Google search at 2 a.m. after another nosebleed from the bone-dry Arizona air and construction dust...
Indoor Air
4
minutes
EV charging in dusty garage with exhaust-spewing SUV, dog sniffing cable, scattered sneakers.

Electric Cars Vs Gas: Which Is Healthier for Your Family?

Electric cars vs gas—man, I’m sitting here on my cracked Phoenix driveway at 7 a.m., coffee going cold, staring at my two rides like...
Renewables
3
minutes
Confused golden retriever eyes dangling solar panel; coffee-stained bill, rogue cord to birdhouse.

Does Clean Energy Save You Money? The Real Breakdown

Does clean energy save you money? Man, I’m still wiping coffee off my laptop from when I opened that first post-install bill and legit...
Renewables
4
minutes
Half-empty water bottle floats in murky floodwater beside dripping cracked faucet, flashlights illuminate scattered losing poker cards.

Bottled vs Tap Water: Which Is Really Safer During Disasters?

Bottled vs tap water safety in disasters—man, that's been rattling around in my head ever since that godawful hurricane ripped through Tampa last year,...
Water Risks
4
minutes
Crooked stop sign, spilled emergency kit, rubber duck in stormy puddle.

Climate Change Is Making Storms Deadlier — Here’s How to Prepare

Climate change storms are hitting way harder now and im just here in my old house in Wilmington North Carolina coffee cold wind banging...
Water Risks
2
minutes
Cloudy glass with green leaf and question mark on rickety table, murky river background.

Dirty Water Dangers: When Is It Safe to Drink Again?

Dirty Water Dangers: Okay, so last Saturday, I’m throwing a barbecue, trying to be all “cool host” vibes. I grab a pitcher to fill...
Water Risks
9
minutes