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 […]
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(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: 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: 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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
Reusable Water Bottles: Glass & Stainless Steel Take Over From Plastic (EARTHTALK)
Dear EarthTalk: It’s finally time for me to retire my trusty old Nalgene and upgrade my water bottle. Are any brands or models particularly greener […]
EARTHTALK: Can Light Pollution Really Cause Breast Cancer?
Dear EarthTalk: What is “light pollution?” Is it really a factor in breast cancer? —Gudrun Smythe, Madison, Wisconsin The glow of city lights blotting out stars […]
Risky Rainwear: Outdoor Gear Makers Scramble to Find PFC-Free Alternatives (EARTHTALK)
Dear EarthTalk: Just when I finally purged my kitchen of non-stick cookware due to the risks posed by Teflon, I now learn that my rain jacket […]
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: Regenerative Agriculture: There’s No Tilling How Much CO2 We Can Save
Dear EarthTalk: What is so-called Regenerative Agriculture and why are environmentalists so bullish on it? —Jess Mancuso, Montgomery, PA Regenerative Agriculture (RA) describes farming and […]
EARTHTALK: Stopping That Drain Clog Naturally
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that the chemicals we use to unclog backed-up drains are harmful to our health and the environment. Can you suggest safer […]