Gaming And Climate Change: What’s The Connection? (Earth Talk)
Dear EarthTalk: A friend’s dad said it was such a shame that video gaming causes so much global warming, but I don’t see the connection. […]
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Genetically Modified Organisms: Safe To Eat, Safe For The Environment? (Earth Talk)
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the current thinking on the safety of genetically engineered or modified products with regard to environmental, farm worker and consumer health? —A.J. […]
Renewable Energy & Data Centers: Is The Future Here Now? (Earth Talk)
Dear EarthTalk: Internet data centers are fast becoming the largest power hogs in the world. What’s being done in this industry to make Internet usage […]
Earth Talk: How Is Melting Permafrost Affecting Arctic Communities?
Dear EarthTalk: How is melting permafrost affecting communities in the Arctic and beyond? —William James, Barre, VT In the northern regions of the world, a […]
Earth Talk: The Environmental Bright Side of the Coronavirus?
Dear EarthTalk: I feel weird asking, but is there an environmental bright side to the spread of the Coronavirus? And is there an environmental cause […]
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? […]
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 […]