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 […]
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EARTHTALK: Eco-Village Movement Flourishing Across United States
Dear EarthTalk: What are so-called “intentional communities”? And are there any in the U.S. that are sustainability-focused? —Elissa McNeal, Washington, DC By definition, an “intentional […]
Shower or Bath: Which Is Better for the Environment? (EARTHTALK)
Dear EarthTalk: Can you settle this age-old question for me once and for all: Is it greener to take showers or baths? And how can […]
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: 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? […]
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: 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: 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: 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 […]
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 […]
Greener Booze: Why Stop Caring When It’s Party Time? (EARTHTALK)
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the latest in greener booze? Are there any good organic beers, wines or liquors out there? —Mike Richardson, Norwalk, OH Perhaps no […]