Green Living

A Tree In Your Small Garden Space Adds More Than Just Beauty

Trees may not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning a small garden, however limited space doesn't mean you can't include a tree in your garden design.

The Ugly Side Of Beauty: Chemicals In Cosmetics Threaten College-Age Women’s Reproductive Health

Recent studies have demonstrated that college-age women use cosmetic products at higher rates than other groups. Additionally, many of these young women are unaware of the health risks from frequent use of popular products.

Earthtalk: What Is The "Right To Roam" And Why Is It Controversial In The United States?

The "right to roam" is a concept that allows people to access and enjoy natural areas, such as parks, forests and beaches, without being restricted by private property laws.

Earth Talk: Lobster vs Aquarium

Environmental groups believe that lobster fishing practices are to blame for right whale deaths, while the lobster industry denies these claims, stating that there have been no right whale deaths traced back to the Maine lobster industry.

Ways To Observe Earth Day 2023

Not only is Earth Day meant to increase awareness of environmental problems, but it is also becoming a popular time for many communities to gather together to clean up litter, plant trees, or simply reflect on the beauty of nature.

Earth Talk: How Many Solar Panels Would I Need To Meet My Electricity Consumption Needs?

The exact number of panels you’ll need varies depending on factors including where you live, your roof's orientation and shading, the type of solar panels you choose, and your average monthly electricity usage.

EarthTalk: What Exactly Is Permaculture And How Is It Good For The Environment?

Permaculture is a method of cultivation that uses multiple tools to minimize human impact on the environment by mimicking the zero-waste feedback loops of naturally-existing systems.

Using Nature’s Beauty To Build A Garden For Food, Water And Pollinators

One of the fastest trending garden types is the creation of spaces for pollinators, and specifically ones that attracts butterflies. In addition to the ever-popular garden for growing food, the next newest gardening trend is building a rain garden.

7 Colleges And Universities Leading The Way In Sustainability

As global warming’s effects become more apparent, colleges and universities worldwide are finding ways to reduce their environmental impact. These seven colleges and universities are leading the way with innovative sustainability programs.

Earth Has Lost One-Fifth Of Its Wetlands Since 1700 – But Most Could Still Be Saved

Wetlands offer some of the best natural solutions to modern crises. They can clean water by removing and filtering pollutants, displace floodwater, shelter wildlife, improve our mental and physical wellbeing and capture climate-changing amounts of carbon.

Earth Talk: EVs For Everyone? Best Bang-For-The-Buck Models Ease Transition From Gas Guzzlers

With some 43 new battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) debuting in the U.S. this 2023 model year, there has never been a better time to make the switch from your internal combustion gas guzzler to something greener.

How To Make Your Older Home More Sustainable On A Budget

Any homeowner can easily make their older house more eco-friendly with these projects that work with any budget. Consider these ideas to make your property greener while retaining its historic charm.

Madrona Tree (arbutus Menziesii) Close Up, San Juan Island, Washington, Us

Dear Earth Talk: What Are Some Of The Best Apps Out There For Helping Identify Plants And/Or Wildlife?

Not surprisingly in this day and age, you don’t need a PhD to identify plants and animals out in the natural world. All you need is a smartphone and an app.

RI VegFest Returns To WaterFire Arts Center

Rhode Island's first ever vegan festival is back! Join us on February 4th & 5th at WaterFire Arts Center in Providence for two days of eating and shopping from over 85 plant-based vegan restaurants, makers, artists, retailers, and more.

Trying To Survive In A World Made Of Plastic

The will to survive can help a species hang on against what seems like insurmountable odds. However, every species on the planet may have met its match in the battle against plastic, since plastic is found in everything.

Reports Of 'Breakthrough' In Fusion Power Fuels Hopes Of Major Clean Energy Progress

Scientists have reportedly achieved a major "breakthrough" in fusion energy technology, a potential game-changer in the critical pursuit of clean, reliable, and low-cost alternatives to fossil fuels and conventional nuclear power.

Protecting 30% Of Earth’s Surface For Nature Means Thinking About Connections Near And Far

A biodiversity crisis is reducing the variety of life on Earth. One ambitious proposal is the international initiative known as 30x30: conserving and protecting at least 30% of Earth’s surface, on land and at sea, by 2030.

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Hidden Sources Of Indoor Air Pollution And 10 Ways To Avoid Them

Indoor air pollution sounds scary and it certainly is something you should take seriously. Luckily, you have several options you can implement in your maintenance routines to improve the air quality and decrease your family’s health risks.

Woodpeckers & Sapsuckers: Nature’s Amazing Natural Pest Control

Contrary to popular myth woodpeckers do not kill trees by making holes or nesting cavities. They have a symbiotic relationship with trees, much the way butterflies have a symbiotic relationship with their host plants.

Aroma Potpourri With Different Spices On Wooden Table, Flat Lay

8 Sustainable DIY Gifts You Can Give During the Holidays

DIY gifts can help you cut costs, and they can be sentimental to the recipient. But best of all is that everyone knows DIY gifts come from the heart. Here are a few sustainable DIY gifts you can make to delight your recipients.

An Open Letter To Bill Gates On Food, Farming, And Africa

We, 50 organizations focused on food sovereignty and justice worldwide, want you to know there is no shortage of practical solutions and innovations by African farmers and organizations. We invite you to step back and learn from those on the ground.

Should I Kill Spiders In My Home? An Entomologist Explains Why Not To

I know it may be hard to convince you, but let me try: Don’t kill the next spider you see in your home. Why? Because spiders are an important part of nature and our indoor ecosystem – as well as being fellow organisms in their own right.

A Fast-Emptying Ark: The World Grows Quieter By The Day

The World Wildlife Fund's Living Planet Index, which monitors 32,000 separate populations of species around the world, found that on average they were 69% smaller than they had been in 1970.

“Know Your Bees” Guide To Saving Our Native Bees

The United States is home to more than 4,000 native bees; worldwide, bees comprise about 20,000 known species. Often overlooked due to other more famous bees, getting to know your local native bee species is the first step towards saving them.

From Microbes To Forest Bathing, Here Are 4 Ways Healing Nature Is Vital To Our Recovery From COVID-19

A growing number of scientists argue protecting and restoring nature can help societies recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and even help prevent future pandemics. Thriving ecosystems are vital for humans and the rest of nature.