Essayist and poet Gary Snyder likes to tell the tale of coming home from a walk through the forest surrounding his home in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains to find a wild cougar sitting under a window…
Dear EarthTalk: Can fertility techniques pioneered for humans or other animals be used to try to bring back endangered wildlife species?
I know what C Corporations, S Corporations and LLCs are, but what are “B Corporations” and how does this status help the environment?
Is it really true that our dogs and cats are major contributors to climate change, and if so what can we do about it?
Dear EarthTalk: I'm finally ready to join the 21st century and commit to putting solar panels on my roof. Where do I start?
Is the federal government’s decision to take Yellowstone’s grizzlies off the endangered species list good news or bad news for the iconic bear?
Dear EarthTalk: Why do rooftop solar panels have to be so big and unsightly? Are there any better-looking alternatives out there?
Without the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans would breathe dirtier air, drink more polluted water and live and grow food on contaminated soils.
I’m concerned about the impact the new administration will have on the environment, especially the calls to bypass renewables and ramp up fossil fuel production. What can I do as an average citizen to combat harmful environmental policies?
What exactly is the “Myth of the Climate Change 97%” mentioned by Senator Inhofe during recent confirmation hearings of Trump’s cabinet post nominations?
What’s the latest in the battle over whether or not to permanently protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)?
Why are many environmentalists against artificial cloning of living organisms? Isn’t it a good way to save endangered species?
Why do environmentalists consider Hawaii “ground zero” in the fight against genetically engineered crops?
Dear EarthTalk: Can we ward off the spread of the Zika virus with better environmental management?
Dear EarthTalk: I’m finally ready to make the switch from my old gas guzzler to an electric or plug-in hybrid car. What are the best bang-for-my-buck deals on these newfangled vehicles?
Dear Earthtalk: What ever happened to the radical environmental group Earth First!? Are they still around and what other groups are leading the charge when it comes to so-called “radical environmentalism” these days?
Dear EarthTalk: I’m in the market for a new set of non-stick cookware for my kitchen, and I’m wondering which type is healthiest?
Dear EarthTalk: Why is the Arctic such a crucial area to focus on in efforts to stem global warming?
Dear EarthTalk: Why do many green groups oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) governing trade in the Pacific?
My neighbor uses Roundup in her yard routinely and tells me it’s harmless to people and pets, but I’ve heard that it is carcinogenic. Can you set the record straight?
How have polar bear populations in the Arctic been faring since the U.S. put them on its endangered species list in 2008, and what efforts are underway to protect them?
Truth be told, those old used-up disposable alkaline batteries aren’t the environmental menace they used to be.
Dear EarthTalk: Is the gray wolf still endangered in the United States and how successful have re-intoduction efforts been?
Wouldn’t a return to installing bidets in bathrooms at home go a long way toward cutting disposable tissue use and saving forests?
I recently heard the term “living building.” Can you explain?
The term "geothermal" is derived from the Greek words for earth ("geo") and heat ("therme").
Many municipal recycling programs throughout the U.S. still do not accept plastic lids, tops and caps even though they take the containers that accompany them.
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