Wayne Geiger fields up to 10 calls per week about hens and roosters in need of new homes. When Geiger founded Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary in 2002, most of the calls he received involved horses, sheep and cattle that were victims of neglect or cruelty. There were almost no requests to help chickens. Geiger blames the […]
Etsy Gets Earthy
Nearly 20 million tons, or one million truckloads worth, of salt is deposited on America’s roadways each winter…
There are few people who approach life with the singular conviction of Paul Watson. His life’s mission is no less than to rescue the endangered creatures of the sea from those who would do them harm. Certain threats to whales, dolphins and predator fish are too large in scope for one man to tackle: like […]
Since the 1950s, Indonesia’s rainforests have decreased 42% due to palm oil farming. Isn’t it time we thought about how much palm oil we are purchasing?
Environmentalists argue that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers should take urgent action to prevent invasive Asian Carp from entering the Great Lakes…
Eight members of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) unanimously approved the nation’s first state-governed cap-and-trade regulations.
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the story with Echinacea? Many herb teas contain it, and many people swear by it as a cold remedy. But I’ve also seen headlines saying that the herb has no medicinal value whatsoever. Can you set the record straight?
Dear EarthTalk: There are a number of companies out there now doing “energy audits” for the home, after which they try to sell you attic insulation and other products and services. Is this just a scam or would it be wise for me to look into this?
Arm Warmers, Fleece Zip-Ups, iPad Sleeves and More
