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"Top-Rated Free App for Wildfire Updates"

Watch Duty, a free app developed by John Mills, has become a trusted source for wildfire information, combining official data with insights from volunteers, including retired firefighters. Launched in 2021, the app provides real-time updates on wildfires, air quality, and evacuation orders, and has gained over a million users. While experts praise its utility, they caution it should complement, not replace, official sources. Mills aims to expand the app to cover other natural disasters.

2 years ago•Source: The Washington Post

"Maximizing Efficiency: Overcoming Common Challenges with Heat Pump Installation and Maintenance"

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1.515 min•2 years ago

"Maximizing Efficiency: Overcoming Common Challenges with Heat Pump Installation and Maintenance"

Heat pumps, powered by electricity, are being hailed as a solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings in New York State. They work by moving heat using refrigerant and are considered more environmentally friendly than traditional fossil fuel-based heating methods. As the U.S. transitions to renewable energy sources, heat pumps are expected to play a key role in eliminating greenhouse gases.

via The New York Times