Earth Talk: Sustainability + Fashion = Slow Fashion
Dear EarthTalk: What is “slow fashion?” Does it relate to sustainability? —K. Lam, Taos, NM In the U.S., millions of shoppers pack clothing stores, excited […]
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SST Redux: Are The New Supersonic Jets Friendlier To The Planet? (Earth Talk)
Dear EarthTalk: Are the new SST jets friendlier to the environment than the SSTs of the 1970s? —P. Barnes, Midlothian, TX Nearly 20 years have […]
The Age Of The EV: Which One Would You Get? (EarthTalk)
Dear EarthTalk: I am looking to finally ditch the old minivan and upgrade to an EV. What are the best choices out there nowadays in […]
Dark Sky Havens: Where Can I Find One? (EarthTalk)
Dear EarthTalk: What are “dark sky havens” and are there any near me? —D. Morris, Troy, MI A bright moon hangs over the clear, terrestrial […]
EarthTalk: Easy Tips For An Eco Friendly Home
Dear EarthTalk: What are some quick and easy ways to make my home more comfortable and climate-friendly? —Jane B., Tampa, FL While the coronavirus pandemic […]
Contaminated Drinking Water: America’s Next Public Health Crisis? (EarthTalk)
Dear EarthTalk: What are the main contaminants we have to worry about in our drinking water? How can we know if we are being exposed […]
Pet Toxins: What Are They And How Can We Avoid Them? (EarthTalk)
Dear EarthTalk: What are some of the most common contaminants our pets are exposed to and how can we avoid them? —Maria R., Chicago, IL […]
EarthTalk: Are Google Maps & Waze Helping Or Hurting The Planet?
Dear EarthTalk: What are the environmental pros and cons of so many of us relying on GPS apps (Waze, Google Maps, etc.) to get around […]
EarthTalk: How Climate Models Work
Dear EarthTalk: How does climate modeling work? What is the state-of-the-art in the field these days, and what do these most recent models tell us […]
EarthTalk: Whither The Bees?
Dear EarthTalk: How are bee population numbers doing these days? —B. Turner, via e-mail Whether you’ve noticed it or not, there are far fewer bees […]
EarthTalk: Do Rivers Have Legal Rights?
Dear EarthTalk: Should rivers be given the same legal rights as people in order to protect them? —Phyllis T., New Haven, CT “The river flows […]
Grizzly Bear Recovery In The Lower 48: Is It Possible? (EarthTalk)
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the latest on efforts to reintroduce Grizzly bears back to the Lower 48? —J. Whitaker, silver Spring, MD Grizzly bears, once a […]
Green Holidays: How To Make This Year’s Celebration Less Wasteful (EarthTalk)
Dear EarthTalk: The holidays are so wasteful given all the consumerism and decorations. Do you have any tips for making this year’s celebration less wasteful? […]
Plant Blindness: Not Seeing The Forest Or The Trees? (EarthTalk)
Dear EarthTalk: What on Earth is “plant blindness”? – Betsy Carlucci. New York, NY Botanists James Wandersee and Elizabeth Schussler coined the term “plant blindness” […]
Mining Wastes: The Next Frontier Of Carbon Sequestration? (Earth Talk)
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that wastes left over from mining operations could be used to absorb carbon dioxide and help solve the climate crisis? […]
EarthTalk: Underground City? Moving Below Ground To Save What’s Above
Dear EarthTalk: If we lived in underground buildings (and cities), would it be better for the environment overall? —Marty M., Hoboken, NJ It’s certainly true […]
EarthTalk: Can Waterfalls Really Make Me Happy?
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that being around a waterfall makes you feel good? – S.B., Lewiston, ME The notion of waterfalls making you happy […]
EarthTalk: Is COVID-19 Killing Off The Great Apes?
Dear EarthTalk: I overheard someone saying the Coronavirus could drive mountain gorillas extinct? Is this because they are susceptible to the virus? —Spencer S., Tukwila, […]
Giving Up The Baggie: How You Can Reduce Single Use Plastics (EarthTalk)
Dear EarthTalk: Any tips for reducing the amount of disposable plastic I use for food storage? —J. Spencer, Gaithersburg, MD Analysts estimate that of the […]
Material Ecology? Building The Future With Nature (EarthTalk)
Dear EarthTalk: Can you explain the concept of “Material Ecology” as advertised in a new Museum of Modern Art exhibit? —Nancy R., New York, NY […]