Home Bathroom Water Use
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that the bathroom is where over half of our household water usage takes place? What are some ways to take a bite out of that?
Destroying Forests For Biomass
Dear EarthTalk: I understand that some companies are now looking to cut down forests and burn them as “biomass” for generating electricity. Is nothing sacred?
Raised on Sunshine
benhewitt.net Small Farmer Ben Hewitt on Why We Should Keep Food Local I had the good fortune to attend the seventh annual Connecting for Change conference in late October in New Bedford, Massachusetts. This is the East Coast version of the Bioneers Conference that’s been held for many years in San Rafael, California. Each of […]
Smart Meters Bring Benefits and Detractors
Some customers are thrilled with their new smart meters and reduced energy bills; others are concerned about privacy.
A Wikileaks for Appalachia?
A new website launches for whistleblowers in coal country.
Semana del 15/1/12
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Cómo podría el calentamiento climático impactar negativamente los suministros de agua en EEUU?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: Desde el pánico sobre el tinte rojo #2 en los años setenta he tenido miedo de utilizar colorantes alimentarios o comprar alimentos que parecen contenerlos. ¿Hay colorantes alimentarios naturales y sanos?
What is the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative?
Dear EarthTalk: I understand that some Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic U.S. states have banded together to reduce their own greenhouse gas emissions. Can you enlighten?
Harmful Ingredients in Mouthwash
Dear EarthTalk: Are there healthy, green-friendly mouthwashes? I’ve heard that some contain formaldehyde and other nasty substances.
Upgrading the Volt
General Motors asks Chevy Volt owners to take cars in to dealers for repairs to better protect the vehicles’ batteries. General Motors is advising Chevrolet Volt owners to return their electric cars to dealers for repairs that will better protect the vehicles’ batteries. The Volt has a T-shaped, 400-pound battery pack that can power the […]
Solar Heats Up in Hawaii
mauisolarproject.org The Big Island’s New Rules Pave the Way for More Renewable Energy As snowstorm season approaches, many shovel-bearing, snowsuit-clad folks are thinking wistfully about tropical escapes like Hawaii. And why wouldn’t they? Hawaii’s crystal clear waters, laid-back island culture and warm temperatures are powerful attractions. But, recently, Hawaii’s Public Utility Commission (PUC) gave mainlanders […]