Mosquito-Borne Diseases on the Uptick — Thanks to Global Warming
Dear EarthTalk: Is there a link between the recent spread of mosquito-borne diseases around the world and environmental pollution?
Preventing Beach Erosion
Dear EarthTalk: What are some steps we can all take to prevent beach erosion?
Green Home Renovation
Dear EarthTalk: I’m planning a major home renovation and want to include as many green-friendly features as possible. Where do I begin to look?
Why are wetlands so important to preserve?
Dear EarthTalk: Why are wetlands so important to preserve?
Human Overpopulation: Still an Issue of Concern?
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?
Cleaning Up Local Waterways
Is there a way to get local communities involved in cleaning up waterways, like rivers, lakes, streams and creeks?
Using Grocery Delivery Services May Cut CO2 Emissions
Engineers at the University of Washington have found that using a grocery delivery service can cut carbon dioxide emissions by at least half when compared with individual household trips to the store.
Barack Obama’s Climate Change Initiative
Dear EarthTalk: What is the gist of President Obama’s new plan to tackle global warming and how does the green community feel about what the White House is proposing?
Organic: Still a Small Slice of the Pie
Dear EarthTalk: I understand that, despite the popularity of organic foods, clothing and other products, organic agriculture is still only practiced on a tiny percentage of land worldwide. What’s getting in the way?
Monarch butterflies in sharp decline
How are monarch butterflies doing today? They used to pass through my area in big numbers but in the last few years there are far fewer.