Dear EarthTalk: With summer officially here now, what can you tell us about which sunscreens are safe and which are not?

Is the gray wolf still endangered in the United States and how successful have re-intoduction efforts been?

Dear EarthTalk: Is the gray wolf still endangered in the United States and how successful have re-intoduction efforts been?

I spend my days in a sterile 8x10 room practicing family medicine and yet my mind is in the soil. This is because I’m discovering just how much this rich, dark substance influences the day-to-day health of my patients...

In Love Letter to the Earth beloved monk Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us that bodhisattvas don't always take human form...

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that human overpopulation isn’t such a big issue any more as numbers are expected to start declining in a few decades?

Dear EarthTalk: Which are the greenest American cities, and why?

Thirtysomething Wendy Tremayne and her partner Mikey envisioned meaningful work (not jobs) and a lifestyle that wasn’t detrimental to others or to the planet...

Imagine never taking your trash out to the curb. Amy Korst and her husband haven't done it for years. They don't need to; they don't have any. No trash. No trash cans. Zip, nada, none...

Dear EarthTalk: I understand that the “environmental justice” movement seeks to protect the poor and non-white communities from being unfairly targeted to host activities like sewage treatment plants, landfills and polluting factories. Have there been notable victories?

It is “morally unacceptable to keep them captive for entertainment purposes,” says the Indian Ministry of Environment and Forests...

These are exciting times for herbalists! We are witnessing the art of herbalism rapidly regaining its rightful place in the American tradition of health and healing...

This summer, explore learning opportunities in natural building and environmental advocacy...

Our homes, which ideally should serve as quiet sanctuaries of peace and nurturing energies to restore our equilibrium, often contribute to our chaos and stress levels instead...

8 tips to help you beat the heat this summer....

Turning your feet into living shoes allows you meet the ground correctly and connect to the earth's therapeutic restorative energy...

From kitchen, bathroom, glass and all-purpose cleaners to dishwashing detergent, laundry soap and bleach, Environmental Working Group has scoured the chemical ingredients of more than 2,000 different household cleaning products...

Dear EarthTalk: I’d like to have a garden that encourages bees and butterflies. What’s the best approach?

I work in a control room monitoring nine wind farms across North America. I have 5 years of experience in the field both operationally and in the market. I like the enthusiasm in this article...

The COMET (Cost-effective, Off-grid Mobile Eco Trailer) is an exercise in sustainability and small space living. It is an educational tool for children and adults alike. It is a DIY guide for others wanting to pare down...