03 May Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cells
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the latest on hydrogen powered fuel cells? Not long ago they were touted as the energy source of the future, but news has been scant of late. -- J. Gorman, Columbia, SC...
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26 Mar Save the Bees
Dear EarthTalk: How are bee population numbers doing these days?– B. Turner, via e-mail...
03 Mar Reintroducing Grizzlys to the Lower 48
Grizzly bears, once a common sight in the Lower 48, were hunted and killed to near extinction over the century that followed colonialism. Today, these majestic, lumbering creatures are the focus of many restoration efforts in the United States....
03 Feb Snow Sports Vs. Global Warming
Dear EarthTalk: Given the existential threat to their industry, what are ski resorts, gear makers and professional skiers and snowboarders doing to fight global warming? -- J. Simms, Rutland, VT...
30 Dec Celebrate with Less Waste
Dear EarthTalk: The holidays are so wasteful given all the consumerism and decorations. Do you have any tips for making this year’s celebration less wasteful? -- Shelly R., New York, NY The holidays are indeed a hugely wasteful time of the year, but there are many...
03 Dec Best Instagrams for Environmental Activism
It’s amazing how dominant Instagram has become in the world of social media. Eco-advocates would be remiss not to make use of it to raise awareness and spur action on behalf of the planet. Given Instagram’s limited functionality, activists and groups have to be creative...
03 Nov Can Waste From Mining Help Solve the Climate Crisis?
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that wastes left over from mining operations could be used to absorb carbon dioxide and help solve the climate crisis? -- D. Moore, Richmond, VA...
30 Sep Do Waterfalls Make People Feel Good?
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that being around a waterfall makes you feel good? – S.B., Lewiston, ME...
01 Sep Does DEET Repel Mosquitos?
Dear EarthTalk: Is DEET natural and is it safe to use topically as a mosquito repellent? And which formulations and concentrations are advised? -- M. Frey, Milwaukee, WI...
03 Aug Is My Avocado Habit Bad for the Environment?
[vc_row] [vc_column width='1/3']EarthTalk® is a weekly syndicated column produced by Doug Moss and Roddy Scheer for the non-profit EarthTalk. To find out more, submit a question, or make a donation, visit us at EarthTalk.org. [/vc_column] [vc_column width='2/3'] EarthTalk® From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is...
01 Jul Are We Stopping or Slowing Deforestation?
[vc_row] [vc_column width='1/3']EarthTalk® is a weekly syndicated column produced by Doug Moss and Roddy Scheer for the non-profit EarthTalk. To find out more, submit a question, or make a donation, visit us at EarthTalk.org. [/vc_column] [vc_column width='2/3'] EarthTalk® From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How...
28 May Do environmentalists use civil disobedience?
Dear EarthTalk: What are some ways environmentalists use civil disobedience to accomplish their goals? -- Robert P., Portland, OR The concept of civil disobedience (defined by Merriam-Webster as the “refusal to obey laws as a way of forcing the government to do or change something”) dates...
06 May Why Doesn’t the US Burn More Trash Like Sweden?
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that Sweden incinerates most of its trash. Why don’t we do more of this in the U.S., given that we’re running out of landfill space? -- Oscar Gentry, New Bern, NC Sweden does burn the vast majority of its trash—only one...
31 Mar Coronavirus and the Environment
Dear EarthTalk: I feel weird asking, but is there an environmental bright side to the spread of the Coronavirus? And is there an environmental cause of the pandemic? -- Jane K., Miami, FL...
05 Mar Does Car Idling Contribute to Carbon Burden?
Idling is indeed a scourge on the environment, given the noxious emissions coming out of our engines. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE), a single vehicle dropping off and picking up a kid at school each day adds three pounds of air pollution...
06 Feb What is “Flying Shame”?
Dear EarthTalk: What is so-called “Flying Shame” and what’s the climate connection? -- Bridget J., New York, NY...