Green Living

Row Of Electric Cars At Public Charging Station With Plugged Power Cables

EarthTalk®: Is It True You Shouldn’t Buy A Used Electric Vehicle (EV)?

Most EVs can retain 70–90 percent of their original capacity even after years on the road. So, overall battery longevity is far more robust than many assume.

Urban Wildlife Is All Around Us, Though Often Hidden

Urban life for many species is not a choice but a necessity. The uninhabited space they had for millions of years has vanished. For them, living near people is based on survival and the drive to find food. As their habitat becomes more fragmented through development, their food sources vanish.

Red Wooden House In The Park In Winter With Red Maple Trees.

Skip The Salt And Use This Reliable DIY Non-Toxic Ice Melt Instead

While you enjoy this winter's cache of fresh snowfall, try this non-toxic de-icer for your steps and porch you can make yourself. It works within minutes, and only needs 3 ingredients you probably already have at home.

EarthTalk®: Is Joe Rogan Right That The Planet Is Actually Cooling Right Now?

Rogan recently cited data from a 2024 study that shows Earth’s temperature over the last 485 million years. Temperatures have varied, and yes, our current time period is the coolest it's been in a long time.

How To Keep Wildflowers From Going Extinct Under The Radar

Wildflowers need space, water, sun and clean air to survive and thrive. A healthy ecosystem flourishes while a toxic one becomes a wasteland. The time is now to be proactive in protecting what open space we have left.

Straw Bales On Farmland And Wind Turbines At Sunset

How Wind And Solar Power Help Keep America’s Farms Alive

In some rural counties, clean energy is the largest new source of economic activity, helping stabilize local economies otherwise reliant on agriculture’s unpredictable income streams. These projects also support rural manufacturing.

EarthTalk®:What Are Zombie Forests?

They may look lush and green, but some forests are already on borrowed time. These so-called “zombie forests” are made up of trees that are still alive but no longer capable of reproducing in the changing climate around them.

When I Go, I’m Going Green

Buying a cemetery plot where I can have a green burial, on the other hand, proved to be surprisingly affordable and will allow my body, once no longer in use, to decompose as quickly and as naturally as possible, with minimal environmental damage.

How To Poop Outdoors In A Way That Won’t Harm The Environment And Other Hikers

If you’re one of the 63 million Americans who went hiking last year, chances are you’ve found yourself needing to go, with no toilet in sight. Aside from personal inconvenience, why is this such a big deal?

EarthTalk®: What Will Replace The EnergySTAR Program To Identify Energy Efficient Appliances?

Although it’s discouraging to see the EnergySTAR program potentially cut, it’s valuable for households to make an effort to improve their energy usage or buy energy-efficient appliances, in whatever steps possible for them.

EarthTalk®: Artificial Turf Controversy

Artificial turf fields have been rising in popularity as a low-maintenance (no mowing or watering) alternative to natural grass. Can you set the record straight about whether artificial turf is actually bad for our health and/or the environment?

EarthTalk®: Are Hunter-Gatherer Communities Still Living Today?

In addition to industrial projects, the loss of biodiversity through deforestation and the subsequent extinction of animal species decreases food sources and the supply of traditional medicine. Citizens and governments must make efforts toward preserving the cultures and homelands of hunter-gatherer groups.

EarthTalk®: Which Countries Currently Lead The World In Total Clean Energy Generation — And Will This Ranking Shift Anytime Soon?

Clean energy generation — or energy generation without the output of harmful greenhouse gases — has become an increasingly hot topic in today’s race for productivity and the growing global emphasis on eco-consciousness.

Green Data Center In The Middle Of The Forest

EarthTalk®: Why Is Artificial Intelligence Called The Biggest Threat To Battling Climate Change?

Environmental advocates warn that AI’s rising energy use, increased emissions from building infrastructure, and the potential to slow down clean energy efforts may become serious threats in our fight against climate change.

Why Protecting Wildland Is Crucial To American Freedom And Identity

Public lands are more than just wilderness or national parks. They are places for work and play. Without wild places, the U.S. would be just like every other over-industrialized place in the world.

Woman Hands With Manicure Holding Flower

EarthTalk®: How Can I Minimize My Manicure Toxicity?

Beneath the glossy finish of a manicure or pedicure may lie health and environmental concerns. With greater awareness and support for greener innovation, we can shape a nail care industry that prioritizes long-term health over short-term beauty.

Young Sprout With Red Heart Growing In The Soil. Ai Generative

Plant Sentience Changes Everything

Now that we know plants are sentient beings that nurture their young, care for the sick and injured, feed the ecosystem with the molecules of life, feel pain and stress, communicate on many levels, remember, learn, make decisions, hear, and see, we must treat them humanely, just as we do animals.

Earth Talk: Why Do Some Wild Animals Live In Cities More Than In Rural Areas?

When people think of wildlife, they often picture animals wandering in nature. However, in the past 15 years, scientists have found more animals moving into and thriving in cities — sometimes even more successfully than in their natural habitats.

Planetary Eclipse

Of all the damage Team Trump may be wreaking, the assault on climate policies is the most existential. And the threat extends far beyond the borders of America to those who have no vote in the matter.

The Hidden Truth Behind “Clean” Beauty: Greenwashing In The Industry

As consumers, it's essential to stay informed and critical of the beauty and grooming products we purchase. While greenwashing tactics continue to plague the industry, there are brands out there genuinely committed to environmental and social responsibility.

What’s So Bad About Burning Wood Pellets If They’re Renewable Energy?

Many don’t consider wood pellets renewable resource, which is one that does not exhaust Earth’s resources. Trees that are ideal for wood pellets don’t quickly regenerate. One idea has been to use fast-growing pine plantations, but they’re less biodiverse and bad at capturing carbon.

“We Feel Terrorized”: What EPA Employees Say About The Decision To Stay Or Go Under Trump

More than 300 career employees at the Environmental Protection Agency have left. Those who remain face a painful decision: resign or work for an administration that plans to radically reshape the EPA while reversing environmental protections.

EarthTalk®: IS NYC’s Congestion Pricing Really The Solution To Many Problems?

Congestion pricing seeks to manage demand for road space in busy areas. Drivers pay a fee to enter these zones with electronic tolling systems that track vehicles and collect payments. The revenue generated is usually invested into improving public transportation and infrastructure.

Why A Bidet Is Better Than Toilet Paper

But while bidets are a mainstay in many European countries, most Americans are yet to catch up to this trend; still, there's progress on this, with many U.S. adults, particularly younger generations, showing a growing interest in this cleaning device.

In Awe Of Warmth

It takes monumental loving effort on the part of the animal farmers, the spinners, weavers and knitters for their beautiful warm creations that keep the cold far away from us. I’m in awe of all that effort! The next time I slip on my newest alpaca hat and warm mittens, I’m going to inwardly give thanks to the farmer, animal and craftsperson who made my warmth possible.