Renewable Sector Reeling from Trump’s Tariff on Foreign-Made Solar Panels
Consumers can expect to pay 15% more overall for rooftop solar installations once President Trump’s 30% tariff on foreign-made photovoltaic panels kicks in.
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New Bill Aims to End Use of Wild Animals in Traveling Circuses
A new bill would ban the use of wild animals in traveling circus performances.
Are Storms Getting Worse?
Disaster historian John Withington proves that storms are getting worse with lots of evidence in his new book Storm: Nature and Culture…
Trump’s First 100 Days May Be Worst 100 Days for Environment
Environmentalists are bracing for Donald Trump taking office given his recently stated priorities for his first 100 days in the White House…
Sustainable Apparel and the Greening of the Closet
The next frontier in greening your lifestyle might just be your closet. Do you know where your fabrics are from and who was exploited to make them for you?
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Microbeads & Marine Pollution in the Great Lakes & Beyond
Plastic microbeads are a concern because sewage treatment facilities are not designed to capture them, and during rainy days sewage can overflow into waterways. Once they enter waterways, microbeads move into fish, which confuse them for food, then into those who eat the fish, including wildlife and humans.
Genetic Engineering in Our Food Supply
Dear EarthTalk: What are the potential health and environmental impacts of so many genetically engineered organisms in our food supply? — Frank C., Charlottesville, VA Proponents of genetic engineering (GE)—whereby DNA from unrelated species is combined to produce improved or novel organisms—insist that the benefits of increased crop yields and less agricultural waste outweigh the potential […]
Greywater Reuse Around the House
Dear EarthTalk: I know that some large buildings filter some of their wastewater to irrigate exterior landscaping. Is there an affordable way to do this at home? — Bill P., Salem, OR Now that solar panels are so commonplace on rooftops across the country, reusing so-called greywater—that is, the waste water from sinks, showers, tubs and […]
Is solar power cost-competitive with the grid yet?
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that the price of getting solar panels installed on a home is lower than ever, but has it gotten to the point anywhere in the U.S. where it’s actually cheaper than traditional grid power yet? — Lester Milstein, Boston, MA Rooftop solar panels on have always been the province of well-to-do, […]