Home of the Future: Almost Here Today? (Earth Talk)
Dear EarthTalk: Given all the advances in residential household efficiency, can you paint a picture of what the home of the future will look like? […]
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Earth Talk: Zero Waste Grocery Shopping Comes To America
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard about “Zero Waste” grocery stores in Europe where everything is sold in bulk and customers bring and fill up their own […]
EARTH TALK: Is Fall Foliage Compromised Due To Climate Change?
Dear EarthTalk: Do environmental factors influence fall foliage colors? —Bess Walker, Clinton, CT An uptick in the intensity of hurricanes, prolonged periods of drought precipitating […]
EARTH TALK: Leaf Blowers Getting Greener Per Neighbors’ Demands
Dear EarthTalk: When will those gasoline driven leaf blowers that gardeners use be outlawed? The noise and toxic fumes they emit can’t be good for us. […]
(EARTH TALK) Electric Vehicles: Choices Abound These Days
Dear EarthTalk: I’m getting ready to join the electric car revolution now that my old clunker is getting on in age. What’s the latest and […]
(EARTH TALK) Plastic in the Ocean: Too Late to Fix?
Dear EarthTalk: What are we doing about getting rid of all the plastic floating in the ocean and forming giant gyres far from land? —Jake […]
EARTH TALK: How Can I Reduce My Carbon Footprint?
Dear EarthTalk: How can I measure—and then improve—my overall “carbon footprint?” What are the major areas of one’s daily life that one measures? —Andy Fusco, […]
EARTH TALK: Lending A Hand To Access Public Land
Dear EarthTalk: Are any environmental groups working specifically to increase access to nature and the outdoors? —Mary Pelletier, Macon, GA No one doubts that time […]
EARTH TALK: Monarch Butterfly Flutters on the Edge of Extinction
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that the Monarch Butterfly is on the brink of extinction? How did we let that happen? —Alex Degeneres, Cincinnati, OH […]
EARTH TALK: Applying The Lessons of Ozone Depletion to … Fight Global Warming
Dear EarthTalk: You never hear anything about ozone depletion anymore. Have we solved this problem and if so why can’t we get a handle on […]
EARTH TALK: What’s Old Is New As Sustainable Ranching Comes of Age
Dear EarthTalk: I know that ranchers and environmentalists have traditionally been at odds, but what are some ways they are working together these days? —Jim […]
EARTH TALK: Do Animals Like Music?
Dear EarthTalk: Do animals respond to or enjoy music recorded or played live by humans? —Jane W., Herndon, VA Essayist and poet Gary Snyder likes […]
Greener Gear: New Sustainability Standards from REI Forces Greening of Gear Industry
Dear EarthTalk: I hear a lot about Patagonia doing the right thing by the environment, but what about the rest of the outdoor gear and […]
EARTH TALK: Pesticide Drift Takes Its Toll
Dear EarthTalk: As a member of Joe Public, is it possible to monitor pesticide levels when my neighboring farmer sprays his fields? I have wild […]
EARTH TALK: Companies Incentivizing Employees To Live Greener, Promote Sustainability
Dear EarthTalk: What are some ways that companies are encouraging or incentivizing employees to live greener and promote sustainability? —Jane Bussbaum, Troy, NY Many companies talk […]
EARTH TALK: Record Heat Waves The New Normal Under Grip of Global Warming
Dear EarthTalk: With all the crazy heat waves around the world this summer, how could anyone still claim that climate change isn’t anything to worry about? […]
EARTH TALK: Saving the Planet By Ridesharing With Uber and Lyft
Dear EarthTalk: Is ridesharing via companies like Uber and Lyft good or bad for the environment overall? —Jeff Timotheos, Akron, OH Between fuel, maintenance and […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Answer to Our Environmental Prayers? (EARTHTALK)
Dear EarthTalk: What are some ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used to fight climate change and otherwise protect the environment? —David James, Chico, CA […]
EARTH TALK: Help Our Honeybees, Help Ourselves
Dear EarthTalk: What can I do to help bees back from massive die-offs in recent years? —Bill Gorman, Albuquerque, NM Major declines in populations of […]
Greener Gadget Makers: Fairphone Barely Beats Out Apple as Greenest (EARTHTALK)
Dear EarthTalk: How do the big gadget-making companies (Apple, Samsung, etc.) stack up these days regarding their environmental footprint? —Doug Greco, Newark, NJ While some […]