Democratic Candidates on Climate: Where Do They Stand? (Earth Talk)
Dear EarthTalk: As we get into the throes of the Democratic primaries, which of the contenders are actually the greenest? —C. Benton, St. Louis, MO […]
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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) 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: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Strawless in Seattle: Why Are Straws So Bad for the Environment? (EARTHTALK)
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the deal with some restaurants going “strawless” — that is, no longer offering straws to their customers? What’s so bad about sipping […]
EARTHTALK: Cleaner Indoor Air Quality Can Help You Sleep Better
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve been having trouble sleeping and my doctor suggested that indoor air pollution could be a contributing factor. Do you have any tips […]
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: 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: 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, […]
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 […]
Dear EarthTalk: Do you have any recommendations for vegan health and beauty products?
Dear EarthTalk: Do you have any recommendations for vegan health and beauty products? — Janice T., Brooklyn, NY The problem with many common personal care […]
WATCH: 2016 Rancho Cucamonga Community Forum & Sustainability Expo
AmericaJR.com’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center for the 2016 Rancho Cucamonga Community Forum & Sustainability Expo. The City of Rancho Cucamonga […]