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, […]
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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 […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
E-Waste Nightmare: Cell Phones Getting Greener But Not There Yet (EARTHTALK)
Dear EarthTalk: What can we do to solve the e-waste problem caused by so many of us tossing our cell phones out and getting new […]
EARTHTALK — Climate Friendly Farms: Agriculture Adapts to Global Warming
Dear EarthTalk: How are farms and farmers dealing with climate change? —Michael Harris, Lorton, VA Agriculture may well be one of the industries hardest hit […]
Trivia Tuesday: 5 New Trivia Questions from "Page-A-Day"
Every Tuesday is a Trivia Tuesday on AmericaJR. Look for five new trivia questions and answers from the “365 Amazing Trivia Facts for 2017” trivia […]
EARTHTALK: Trump Purges Climate Information From EPA Website
Dear EarthTalk: I understand that the Trump administration has been busy pulling information about climate change and other environmental issues off of the EPA’s website. […]
EARTHTALK – Solar Aesthetics: Rooftop Panels Never Looked So Good
Dear EarthTalk: Why do rooftop solar panels have to be so big and unsightly? Are there any better-looking alternatives out there? —Maise Lipscomb, Helena, MT […]
EARTHTALK: Fuel Cell Cars Already Here in California, Coming Soon to Northeast
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that fuel cell cars are finally available for mainstream drivers in the U.S.? —Jack Mixson, Wilmington, DE For years, green […]
EARTHTALK: Worse Than Fracking? Lithium Extraction For Batteries Hardly A Concern
Dear EarthTalk: Is the extraction of lithium for lithium ion batteries really worse for the environment than fracking? —Mitch Newhouse, Oak Park, IL In a […]