EarthTalk Q&A

Microplastics Scourge Fueling Antibiotic Resistance

One way microplastics fuel antibiotic resistance is by acting as “hotspots” for bacteria to interact and exchange genes.

Donald Trump pulling the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Accord for the second time could have big implications for mitigating climate threats.

Recently scientists have found more animals moving into & thriving in cities—sometimes even more successfully than in natural habitats.

China has quickly become a dominant force in the global electric vehicle (EV) market, surpassing car makers in the U.S., Europe and Japan.

Despite the SDWA’s provisions, many communities in the U.S. face challenges maintaining safe drinking water.

Wind power has been growing fast in the U.S. recently but President Trump isn’t a fan so the future for the industry remains uncertain.

Is it best to repurpose e-waste? By refurbishing devices, we can conserve resources and save money—all while extending technology’s lifespan.

U.S. banks have been pulling out of the Net Zero Banking Alliance recently thanks to the conservative groundswell sweeping the nation.

Even though prairie dogs are a keystone species across the West with shrinking population numbers, they are as-yet not federally protected.

The Great Salt Lake’s water level has dropped continuously since 1870 due to the desiccation of the lake and the diversion of upstream water.