Kids Are Really Worried About The Climate Crisis
They are worried about rising sea levels, extreme weather events, the spread of disease, air pollution and the extinction crisis—all issues directly impacted by the climate crisis.
Green Living
What If Legal Personhood Included Plants, Rivers, And The Planet?
The idea behind the rights of nature approach extrapolates on the Western legal system’s insistence that a corporation is considered a person. If that’s legally true, then why not grant legal personhood to a watershed or a forest?
Earth Talk: What Exactly Is Gravity Energy Storage?
Switzerland-based Energy Vault is one of the companies developing prototype gravity energy storage solutions that could someday replace batteries as a way to hold onto energy and dole it out as needed.
Soil Is Sacred
When I began gardening at age 16, no one introduced me to soil as a living, breathing being, guiding me to be more awake, aware, curious, and respectful of soil’s life. Since that time — over the 45 years in the garden — this awareness has grown.
Earth Talk: Can Microorganisms Eat Our Plastic?
In 2016 Japanese scientists at the Kyoto Institute of Tokyo took samples outside of a recycling facility in Osaka and made a revolutionary discovery: microorganisms capable of breaking down PET plastic.
Most Bottled Water Contaminated With Plastics
Plastic has become an incredibly harmful convenience, now threatening environmental and human health alike, and in more ways than one. There's the issue of bulk plastics in our landfills, where it will remain indefinitely since most plastic does not biodegrade.
What Are Microplastics? And What Can Be Done About Them?
Microplastics pose a monumental risk to the ecosystems and wildlife that form the foundation of our ability to live on this planet. There are very real risks to not addressing the concern.
How To Go Green On A Budget
While you might think you need a lot of money to swap out less eco-friendly products for ones that are better for the environment, there are things you can do right now that make a difference. Here’s five inexpensive ways to go green today.
Tropical Forests Can Recover Surprisingly Quickly On Deforested Lands
Research shows that tropical forests recover surprisingly quickly. They regrow on abandoned lands and recover features such as soil health and ecosystem functions, in as little as 10 to 20 years.
Loving Hummingbirds To Death: Thousands Die Annually From Commercial Nectar
Most people are unaware of the dangers lurking in their backyard. A few quick steps can insure a healthy more natural way to help hummingbirds survive while giving you a wonderful opportunity to watch these aerial magicians up close.
Herbalism Survival In Refugee Families
From the plants on their plates that nourish them, to the teas in their cups, humans have relied on plant medicine as the key to a healthy life. For some families, wellness tools are easily passed down through the generations. For others, modern challenges have made it almost impossible.
Archangel Ancient Tree Archive
David Milarch leads Archangel Ancient Tree Archive towards his vision of replanting Earth with the genetics of the world’s remaining ancient forests. 98% of old growth forests in the United States are gone, with only 2% of our “life savings” left.
Earth Talk: Dishwasher Vs Hand Washing. Which Is More Eco-Friendly?
Hands-down, the dishwasher is the way to go, not only from the standpoint of water waste and energy use but also to preserve your own sanity. Who needs to be scrubbing, rinsing and drying dishes all day when an efficient machine can do the work?
Green Jobs Listings
Looking for a job working for an environmental group or contributing to the clean energy economy? These and other green jobs not only allow you to earn a living but also to contribute to the health and well-being of the planet and its inhabitants.
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Widespread And Threaten Human Health – Here’s A Strategy For Protecting The Public
PFAS are often called “forever chemicals” because they don’t fully degrade. They move easily through air and water, can quickly travel long distances and accumulate in sediment, soil and plants. They have also been found in dust and food, including eggs, meat, milk, fish, fruits and vegetables.
8 Easy Tips For Zero-Waste Living
If you want to make a change towards living more sustainably but aren’t sure where to start, check out these small steps you can take to start you on your zero-waste journey. Change takes time, but before you know it, you’ll be living a zero-waste lifestyle that has a huge ripple effect.
Food Waste – What’s The Big Deal?
One of the issues we have with an abundance of food is that this has led to excessive food waste. It is estimated that one-third of the food produced in the world is discarded which roughly equates to about 1.3 billion tons of food that fills the world’s landfills each year
Seed Saving And Sharing Key To A Grassroots Food Revolution
Do you want to build a more resilient, sustainable food system free from corporate ownership while protecting your local ecosystem? Then join the global movement to save and share seeds. Being a seed saver and sharer is an investment in future generations.
EarthTalk: What Is “Slow Fashion?” Does It Relate To Sustainability
Since many people shop for the experience and enjoy the feeling of buying clothes more than the clothing article itself, slow fashion emphasizes choosing high-quality pieces made with sustainable materials.
EarthTalk: Environmentally Friendly Car Wash
Dear EarthTalk: What is the most environmentally friendly way I can wash my car: doing it myself or going to the local car wash?
How To Share And Shop With Food Sustainability In Mind
By changing your meal planning to revolve around the food you need to use up rather than the food you need to buy still, your habits slowly change. “I’ve started buying less produce, but I buy things that last longer like canned beans or frozen veggies.”
Go Green And Downsize Your Life With A Capsule Wardrobe
The overproduction of clothing is just one way humans have harmed the environment and our world. Through minimalism and sustainability, having only what you need and consuming less can positively change the planet and your life.
21 Greenest Countries On Earth In 2020
The world’s top ten most green, clean air, climate-conscious countries are all in Europe, according to the researchers at Yale and Columbia universities, who rank the world’s nations on eco-friendliness every two years. The U.S. ranks 24.
DIY Solar: Is Installing Your Own Solar Panels Worth It?
As the eco-conscious movement sweeps through the nation, solar purchases increase. President Biden supports the expansion of the industry, and he allocated two trillion dollars to technology enhancements. Part of the funding supports the solar tax incentives extension.
Green Home Renovation Checklist: Start Here
Dear EarthTalk: I’m planning a major home renovation and want to include as many greenfriendly features as possible. Where do I begin to look?
Daily Astrology
August 16, 2026
Mixed trends bring distinctly different moods. Morning dawns hopeful and bright. Lunar aspects to Jupiter and Mercury escort eager golfers, runners and athletes out the door and on their way to compete. Life moves sweetly as timing is good...
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