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? […]
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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 […]
EARTHTALK: How Do Agricultural Inputs Affect Rivers, Lakes and the Ocean?
Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like rivers, streams—or even the […]
EARTHTALK: Ready For A New Solar Roof?
Dear EarthTalk: I need to get my roof replaced as a result of storm damage (thanks global warming!). Is Tesla’s solar roof a good deal and […]
EARTHTALK: Caring About Climate Without the Federal Government
Dear EarthTalk: How did the Global Climate Action Summit coming up later this year in San Francisco come about and what do organizers hope to […]
EARTHTALK: How Will Climate Change Affect Real Estate Property Values?
Dear EarthTalk: How will climate change affect real estate values? —Jeremy Willson, Oxnard, CA It’s not surprising that questions like these are on readers’ minds […]
EARTHTALK: Better Bike Commuting With E-Bikes, New Routing Apps & Better Infrastructure
Dear EarthTalk: What are some ways we can encourage more people to ditch their cars in favor of bike commuting? —Dennis Northrup, Avon, CT One […]
EARTHTALK: Canada Leads Way on Nutrition With New Food Guide
Dear EarthTalk: How does Canada’s newly released “Food Guide” differ from the food recommendations offered up by the U.S. government? —J. Wheeler, Albany, NY These […]
EARTHTALK — Climate Friendly Farms: Agriculture Adapts to Global Warming
Dear EarthTalk: How are farms and farmers dealing with climate change? —Michael Harris, Lorton, VA Agriculture may well be one of the industries hardest hit […]
EARTHTALK – Solar Aesthetics: Rooftop Panels Never Looked So Good
Dear EarthTalk: Why do rooftop solar panels have to be so big and unsightly? Are there any better-looking alternatives out there? —Maise Lipscomb, Helena, MT […]
EARTHTALK — Green Screen: Hollywood A-Listers Fight for the Planet
Dear EarthTalk: Who are some of the greener movie stars out there today and what are they doing to fight for the planet? —Stacey DiGiorno, […]
EARTHTALK: Is Paris Enough? So Far, Climate Commitments Don’t Quite Add Up Yet
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that the Paris climate accord as it stands won’t be enough to stave off cataclysmic global warming anyway, even if […]
EARTHTALK: Trump Calls for Drastic Environmental Justice Cuts
Dear EarthTalk: What is meant by “environmental justice” and how is it under assault in the new Trump administration? —Mike Garner, New Orleans, LA Environmental […]
EARTH TALK: Greens Bemoan Neil Gorsuch as Trump Supreme Court Choice
Dear EarthTalk: If Neil Gorsuch is confirmed to fill the vacant seat on the Supreme Court, what will be the implications for environmental and climate […]
EARTH TALK: Environmental Heroes LaDuke, McKibben and Fox Inspire Millions To Take Action
Dear EarthTalk: The environmental movement was built on the philosophies of people like Henry David Thoreau, Aldo Leopold and Rachel Carson. But who are the […]
EARTH TALK: What Good Has EPA Ever Done for the Environment Anyway?
Dear EarthTalk: I would like to know what good the EPA has done for the environment? —Mary W., via e-mail Without the U.S. Environmental Protection […]
EARTH TALK: Composting in the Kitchen Without the Stink
Dear EarthTalk: I’d like to get into turning my food waste into compost for my garden, but I don’t want a stinky pile of table […]