Is Private Land Conservation More Important Than Saving Our Parks?
Private property makes up about 60 percent of the total land base across the United States, and landowners are starting to do their part to protect the environment there.
EarthTalk Q&A
Sharing is Caring
Dear EarthTalk: Some green groups are promoting the simple notion of sharing as a way to green communities and combat waste. Can you explain?
Protecting Private Lands
Dear EarthTalk: While working to protect public land from resource extraction and development seems to be the focus of many environmental groups, what is being done to preserve and protect private property—the majority of our land—across the country?
Progress on Biofuels
Dear EarthTalk: How far along are we at developing algae-based and other higher yield sources of biofuels?
A Fierce Green Fire: The Film
A Fierce Green Fire is a new film documenting the rise of the modern environmental movement from the 1960s through the present day.
Mosquito-Borne Diseases on the Uptick — Thanks to Global Warming
Dear EarthTalk: Is there a link between the recent spread of mosquito-borne diseases around the world and environmental pollution?
Preventing Beach Erosion
Dear EarthTalk: What are some steps we can all take to prevent beach erosion?
Green Home Renovation
Dear EarthTalk: I’m planning a major home renovation and want to include as many green-friendly features as possible. Where do I begin to look?
Why are wetlands so important to preserve?
Dear EarthTalk: Why are wetlands so important to preserve?
Human Overpopulation: Still an Issue of Concern?
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that human overpopulation isn’t such a big issue any more as numbers are expected to start declining in a few decades?