Are Volcanoes Worse Emitters Than Humans?
Is it true that a single large volcanic eruption launches more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere than the amount generated by all of humanity over history?
EarthTalk Q&A
A friend of mine in Connecticut raves about the “Green Drinks”
Every month green-minded people in 460-plus cities around the world meet up at informal social gatherings called Green Drinks. Started in 1989 in London by Edwin Datschefski and friends, the concept has spread like wildfire, with some 350 different Green Drinks chapters worldwide today. The events are designed to be low-key, unstructured and welcoming of all viewpoints on environmental topics.
Which parts of the United States are or will be hardest hit by global warming?
Washington, DCs famous cherry trees are now blossoming earlier due to global warming-related temperature increases. But this pales in comparison to the much more serious impacts of more and fiercer hurricanes in the Southeast,
A New Age Of Cloth Diapers
A growing number of green-minded parents are starting to recognize the health and ecological benefits of reusable cloth diapers over disposables.
How Can I Reduce My Home Heating Bill This Winter?
Heating typically accounts for about 28 percent of the average American home’s energy use, but this year staying warm might occupy a larger slice of the household expenditure pie.
Is it better to drive an older, well-maintained car
It definitely makes more sense from a green perspective to keep your old car running and well-maintained as long as you can - especially if it’s getting good mileage. There are significant environmental costs to both manufacturing a new automobile and adding your old car to the ever-growing collective junk heap.
With all the talk of rising seas, what could happen to the rivers
The intrusion of saltwater from the sea into rivers and groundwater is a serious issue, but the threat is not from a reversal of flow, and our far inland lakes and rivers are not expected to be directly affected by the salty water of our oceans. However, the sensitive areas around the edges of our continents, where fresh water meets salt water, are at risk, and greater efforts must be taken to protect them.
How much “old growth” forest is left in the United States
Protecting remaining old-growth forest is important for many reasons. These areas provide some of the cleanest drinking water in the world, critical salmon and wildlife habitat, world-class recreational opportunities and critical carbon..
Is it true that some baby bottles contain chemicals that can cause health problems for babies?
No links connecting specific human illnesses to chemicals oozing out of baby bottles have been proven definitively. Nonetheless, many parents are heeding the call of scientists to switch to products with less risk.
With all the talk of desalinization of ocean water for drinking
Marine biologists warn that widespread desalinization could take a heavy toll on ocean biodiversity because such facilities essentially vacuum up and inadvertently kill millions of plankton, fish eggs, fish larvae and other microbial