A PBS film traces the history of the environmental movement and the origins of the first Earth Day and assesses how far we’ve come and how little ground we’ve gained. The PBS American Experience film Earth Days came out last year, but its message is enduring. The film, by award-winning documentary filmmaker Robert Stone, takes […]
With Ultra-High Prices at the Pump, There’s Never Been a Better Time to Go Electric The 2011 model year has thus far been a memorable one for automakers and auto lovers alike, as the first all-electric cars rolled off assembly lines and into dealer showrooms around the U.S. While the electric vehicle (EV) concept has […]
A new Oregon data center for Facebook will feature state-of-the-art energy efficiency technology.
Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) has introduced legislation that would update the sorely outdated Toxic Substances Control Act.
Dear EarthTalk: My daughter loves those press-on tattoos, and they’re frequently given out at birthday parties and other events. But I’ve noticed the labels say they’re only for ages three and up. Are they safe? If not, are there alternatives?
Dear EarthTalk: Is air quality in the United States improving or getting worse? Is it cleaner in some parts of the country than in others?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Por qué no enumeran los productos de limpiado sus ingredientes, y se prueban estos para averiguar qué efectos puedan tener en nuestra salud?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: Tenemos una invasión de fragmitas en los pantanos que bordean nuestro vecindario. Entiendo que son una planta no nativa que, si se deja estar, invadirá completamente el ecosistema. ¿Cómo remedia uno esta situación en una manera ecológicamente sana?
A video about a Community Supported Agriculture program in Brooklyn, New York, gets to the heart of what’s good about knowing your farmer and the source of your food. Our current issue offers insight and tips on on how to get involved in your local CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture. This video of a Brooklyn, […]
Overuse and misuse of antibiotics is giving rise to new incidents of infectious diseases like tuberculosis and malaria.
