EARTHTALK — Conventional Agriculture: Far From A Green Revolution
Dear EarthTalk: Even though pesticides may take an environmental toll, isn’t it worth it given how many more mouths we can feed thanks to their […]
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EARTHTALK — Green Screen: Hollywood A-Listers Fight for the Planet
Dear EarthTalk: Who are some of the greener movie stars out there today and what are they doing to fight for the planet? —Stacey DiGiorno, […]
EARTHTALK: Is Paris Enough? So Far, Climate Commitments Don’t Quite Add Up Yet
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that the Paris climate accord as it stands won’t be enough to stave off cataclysmic global warming anyway, even if […]
EARTHTALK: Trump Calls for Drastic Environmental Justice Cuts
Dear EarthTalk: What is meant by “environmental justice” and how is it under assault in the new Trump administration? —Mike Garner, New Orleans, LA Environmental […]
EARTH TALK: Greens Bemoan Neil Gorsuch as Trump Supreme Court Choice
Dear EarthTalk: If Neil Gorsuch is confirmed to fill the vacant seat on the Supreme Court, what will be the implications for environmental and climate […]
EARTH TALK: Environmental Heroes LaDuke, McKibben and Fox Inspire Millions To Take Action
Dear EarthTalk: The environmental movement was built on the philosophies of people like Henry David Thoreau, Aldo Leopold and Rachel Carson. But who are the […]
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 […]
EARTH TALK — Urban Population Density: The Environmental Pros & Cons
Dear EarthTalk: Isn’t the increasing urbanization of our world good for reducing our carbon footprint given the efficiency benefits of greater density? —Simon Vorhees, Oak […]
EARTHTALK: Rooftop Solar Finally Cost Competitive with Grid in U.S.
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that the price of getting solar panels installed on a home is lower than ever, but has it gotten to the […]