The Truth About Shark Finning
Dear EarthTalk: What is shark finning and why have several U.S. states outlawed it?
Diet Soda Dilemmas
Dear EarthTalk: I drink diet soda but I’m told it’s bad for me and linked to health problems. Is this true and if so can you suggest any healthier alternatives?
Playing with Fire
The Incompatible Trends of Extreme Weather and New Fossil Fuel Projects As I ponder the dramatic media warnings of yet another imminent, record-setting storm (“Crushing, Cruising Snowstorm to Plaster the Northeast”, per a recent accuweather.com post), I am reminded of the old parable used to teach children about safety:The curious child will only touch a […]
Geothermal’s Promise
A data-rich map of U.S. geothermal resources shows the U.S. has a massive untapped clean energy resource beneath its surface.
Safety Concerns Surround Gulf Seafood
A new study reveals that Gulf seafood declared safe by the FDA could pose a cancer threat to pregnant women and children.
Drill Happy
“Fracking” for Natural Gas Is Not a Good Transitional Fuel to Renewables There are many reasons why you wouldn’t want companies extracting natural gas by hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”) near your home. As Pennsylvania residents unlucky enough to have drilling operations open shop next door so poignantly describe in this issue, it means living with […]
Fireplace Makeovers
Crackling fireplaces are a wonderful way to add warmth and ambience, but they are relatively inefficient devices for heating the home. Most fireplaces convert just 5%-10% of the burning wood’s energy into useful heat. A fireplace can even have a “negative efficiency” effect when there is no fire burning and the damper doors are left […]
Meet the Fakers
Emily Achenbaum Harris arrived at the local farmers’ market in Charlotte, North Carolina, just as vendors were opening their stands. As she walked from stall to stall, she noticed Dole boxes tucked under tables and watched as a farmer dumped blueberries out of plastic supermarket containers into the blue felted containers ubiquitous at local farm […]
E’s Green Home Picks: Versatility
A Super Durable Griddle/Grill, Rainbow-Colored Handmade Rugs and the Savvy Rest Mattress
Warming Up the Wine Industry
Climate change may not only impact coral reefs, glaciers and polar bears, but could also have a significant effect on the U.S. wine industry.