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 […]
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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 […]
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: 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 […]
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: 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 […]
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: 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: 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? […]