The Book That Changed The World
Silent Spring is 50 years old & despite the environmental protections ushered in by Rachel Carson’s call to arms, reminds us how far we have to go…
Semana del 9/9/12
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Me imagino que han oído esto antes, ¿pero qué está de moda ahora en el departamento ecológico de filtros solares?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Qué son los “biocarburantes’ y por qué hay organizaciones como Friends of the Earth que hacen campaña contra ellos?
United States Leads the World in Consuming Natural Resources
Dear EarthTalk: I read that a single child born in the U.S. has a greater effect on the environment than a dozen children born in a developing country. Can you explain why?
Eco-friendly and Nontoxic Cat Litter
Dear EarthTalk: Which are the most eco-friendly and nontoxic (to people, cats and sanitation systems) cat litters?
Fracking, For and Against
If Better Safeguards Were in Place, Could Fracking Provide at Least a Temporary Solution? Natural gas is good for the environment! Greenhouse-gas emissions in the U.S. have fallen to their lowest level in 20 years, while natural gas generation increased 40% this March compared to a year ago. Increased use of natural gas has enabled […]
Cape Wind Breaks Ground
With clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration, Cape Wind moves forward.
Backpack Blues
A new study reveals toxic levels of phthalates in kids’ back-to-school supplies.
Semana del 2/9/12
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Cuán eficiente (y cómodo) en lo que respecta a energía es la calefacción por subsuelo, a veces conocida como calefacción de suelo radiante?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Existen marcas o tiendas donde existan opciones de muebles sostenibles? ¿Y qué debo buscar al comprar muebles más ecológicos?
Baggage-Laden Biofuels
Dear EarthTalk: What are “agrofuels” and why are organizations like Friends of the Earth campaigning against them?
Safer Sunscreens
Dear EarthTalk: I imagine you’ve been down this road before, but what’s hot in the green-friendly sunscreen department nowadays?