Whatever happened to Al Gore?
Al Gore is still busy saving the planet through his Climate Reality Project, but is also revolutionizing capitalism with Generation Investment Management.
Doug Moss and Roddy Scheer
Posts by Doug Moss and Roddy Scheer:
Chinese Worker Exploitation Claims Persist for Apple
Is Apple really doing everything it can about claims of Chinese worker exploitation at its suppliers like Foxconn and Pegatron in China?
Endocrine Disruptors: Why So Bad?
We can reduce the amount of endocrine disruptors we ingest by buying organic produce, avoiding processed foods & drinking filtered water…
Arctic Warming: Keeping Ice = Saving Climate
The Arctic is an “indicator region” for the rest of the planet: small changes there can have profound ecosystem impacts elsewhere in the world…
How Can We Save Elephants Around the World?
Environmentalists are scurrying to save elephants and other iconic African wildlife from extinction in the face of increasing poaching across Africa.
Trans-Pacific Partnership Bad Deal For Environment
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is an international agreement seeking to unite the economic interests of 12 countries bordering the Pacific Ocean, but at what cost environmentally?
What environmental factors are contributing to the autism epidemic?
A 2014 study by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health found a strong link between autism and in utero exposure to air pollution…
Greens Cautiously Optimistic About Paris Climate Agreement
While many environmentalists wish the Paris agreement had more “teeth,” they are also glad to finally get something done and remain optimistic that participating nations will voluntarily ratchet up their commitments over time.
How are environmentalists using crowdfunding to get their projects off the ground?
Dear EarthTalk: How are environmentalists and environmental groups using crowdfunding to get their projects off the ground? —Sean Jackson, Baltimore, MD Crowdfunding relies on the collective effort of a large amount of individuals making online contributions to allow a project or venture to happen. ArtistShare, […]
What’s on the horizon in terms of new solar power technologies?
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the latest in cutting-edge, hyper-efficient solar cells? Are we really moving beyond huge photovoltaic panels anytime soon? —Michael Williams, Hartford, CT Many people still consider environmentalists’ favorite black panels as the cutting edge of renewable energy. However, the burgeoning solar industry has […]