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...
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...
Dear EarthTalk: How are bee population numbers doing these days?– B. Turner, via e-mail...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that being around a waterfall makes you feel good? – S.B., Lewiston, ME...
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...
[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...
[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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dear EarthTalk: What is so-called “Flying Shame” and what’s the climate connection? -- Bridget J., New York, NY...