An ad by Clean Water Not Dirty Drilling, an organization that has rallied against fracking—or hydraulic fracturing—for natural gas in New York, emphasizes the state’s need to preserve its water resources.Fracking, a process of mining natural gas by pumping millions of gallons of toxic water into underground reserves, has sparked controversy in many parts of […]
Many Wines Use Animal Products During the Fining Process—But Not AllI recently learned that the wine industry uses isinglass (which is derived from fish bladders), gelatin (which is boiled animal skin, tendons and ligaments) and egg whites in its “fining” process. The fining process removes the cloudiness and skin and seed particles of a young […]
This spring’s weather can only be described as extreme, breaking records for drought, wildfire and flooding across the U.S.
Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” list calls out the most pesticide-laden fruits and veggies.
Querido DiálogoEcológico: Las áreas costeras de EEUU han sido gravemente afectadas en los últimos años debido a desastres naturales que muchos aseveran se deben a los cambios del clima. ¿Qué se está haciendo para salvaguardar estas comunidades para cuando, digamos, ocurra el próximo Katrina?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: Lluvia radioactiva cayó recientemente en Massachusetts, probablemente debido al problema nuclear de Japón. Dadas las amenazas de radiación, ¿no sería locura ahora continuar con energía nuclear? ¿Cómo puede incluir el Presidente Obama plantas atómicas como parte de una agenda de “energía limpia ecológica?”
What are the major issues with protecting migratory birds that groups like the Nature Conservancy are working on?
Dear EarthTalk: Isn’t spray sunscreen a health and environmental nightmare when it seems that more of the sunscreen ends up going up my nose than on the kid at the beach next to me?
The Surf Report app from Oakley has very admirable intentions (provided you’re into surfing). It’s supposed to tell you the surf height, swell direction, tide and other crucial info before you hit the beach–for thousands of beaches. Some users report it’s not all that accurate, however, but it is free and comes with some cool […]
Google invests $280 million in the California company SolarCity, which offers leasing options to homeowners, businesses and schools who want to install solar panels but can’t afford the upfront costs. Internet search giant Google’s new $280 million investment with SolarCity to finance solar rooftop installations is the largest fund ever created for residential solar in […]
Many Veggie Burgers, Nutrition Bars and Other Soy Foods Contain Hexane Soy-based foodstuffs like veggie burgers and nutrition bars are a go-to source of protein and generally considered “health foods.” We eat them because we believe they are a healthy alternative to meat and because soy foods have a reputation for being produced in a […]
