EARTHTALK: B Corporations to the Earth’s Rescue
Dear EarthTalk: I know what C Corporations, S Corporations and LLCs are, but what are “B Corporations” and how does this status help the environment? […]
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EARTHTALK: Solving Transit’s Last-Mile Problem
What are planners and designers doing to solve the so-called “last-mile” problem regarding transit? —Ginny R., via e-mail Solving the “last mile” (or “first-mile”) problem—that […]
Lord God Bird Redux: Is the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Really Back? (EARTHTALK)
Whatever became of the rediscovered Ivory-Billed Woodpecker that we thought we had lost to extinction? What other animals that we thought went extinct have “come […]
EARTHTALK: Keeping Kids Safe From Environmental Hazards
Dear EarthTalk: How can we keep our kids safe from environmental hazards all around us in our everyday lives? —Jennifer Nichols, Wareham, MA Children are […]
EARTHTALK: Hyper-Efficient Future Planes Coming Within Two Decades
Dear EarthTalk: You hear a lot about greener cars these days, but what about airplanes? —John Caldwell, Lorton, VA While it may be the fastest […]
EARTHTALK: Is Grass-Fed Beef Actually Better for the Environment?
Dear EarthTalk: Even though I know a vegetarian diet is better for the environment, I love cheeseburgers and a good steak every now and then. […]
Carbon Pawprints: How Our Dogs & Cats Contribute to Global Warming
Dear EarthTalk: Is it really true that our dogs and cats are major contributors to climate change, and if so what can we do about it? […]
Rooftop Solar: Now’s the Time to Get Started (EARTHTALK)
Dear EarthTalk: I’m finally ready to join the 21st century and commit to putting solar panels on my roof. Where do I start? —Henry Hughes, […]
Climate Geoengineering: Now More Than Ever? (EARTHTALK)
Dear EarthTalk: Are there any realistic geoengineering solutions to our climate woes and why haven’t we started employing them yet? —Angel Monroe, Miami, FL Geoengineering […]
Green Patent Sharing: Putting Health of the Environment Above Profits (EARTHTALK)
Dear EarthTalk: What is so-called green patent sharing and how does it work? —Bill Gilmore, Albuquerque, NM The idea behind so-called green patent sharing is that […]
EARTHTALK: Was Hurricane Harvey Caused By Global Warming?
Dear EarthTalk: Was Hurricane Harvey caused by global warming? —Tom Dell, Bern, NC The short answer is no. No single hurricane or weather event can be […]
Global Warming Evolution: Wildlife Shrinkage on the Rise (EARTHTALK)
Dear EarthTalk: Could global warming really already be a factor in the evolution of wildlife species? —Vince Dominick, Camden, NJ No doubt the quickly changing […]
EARTHTALK: Michael Bloomberg to the Rescue on Environment
Dear EarthTalk: Since when did Michael Bloomberg become a great environmentalist? —Jackie Miller, New York, NY Michael Bloomberg was primarily known as a financier and media tycoon […]
EARTHTALK: Climate Reality Project Turns Everyday People Into Climate Activists
Dear EarthTalk: What exactly is Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project and how does it work to train activists? –Kelly G., Washington, DC The Climate Reality […]
EARTHTALK: The Environmental Conscience of Instagram
Dear EarthTalk: How are environmentalists using Instagram to further their causes? —Jason McNeil, Akron, OH Instagram, the photo-based social network which Facebook bought in 2012 […]
Triclosan & Antibacterial Soaps: Bad for Our Health and the Environment? (EARTHTALK)
Dear EarthTalk: Why do antibacterial soaps and other products with triclosan get such a bad rap from health and environmental advocates? —Wanda Caravan, Hartford, CT Antibacterial […]
Eco-Friendly Products Put Ocean Plastic Waste to Good Use (EARTHTALK)
Dear EarthTalk: What are some ways companies are using plastic waste from the ocean in their products to take a stand for the environment? —Simone LaTourneau, […]
Volvo EV Plans: Another Nail in the Coffin of the Internal Combustion Engine (EARTHTALK)
Dear EarthTalk: Does Volvo’s embrace of electric cars signal the beginning of the end of the gas-powered internal combustion engine? —Macy Vigneault, New Orleans, LA Volvo […]
EARTHTALK — Delisting the Yellowstone Grizzly: Good News or Bad?
Dear EarthTalk: Is the federal government’s decision to take Yellowstone’s grizzlies off of the endangered species list good news or bad news for the iconic […]
Gamify Me: Using Games To Reduce Carbon Footprints (EARTHTALK)
Dear EarthTalk: What are some ways people are using games to help reduce their carbon footprints? —Leah McNeil, Colchester, CT Environmental advocates and organizations are increasingly […]