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.
EarthTalk Q&A
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
I want to convince my high school to go green
Greening your school is a great idea. It will not only benefit the environment but the student body as well. According to the “Greening America’s Schools” report, sponsored in part by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), green buildings provide a better study and learning environment for students.
It is starting to get colder and I”m eager to try out the fireplace in our new home
Fireplace wood smoke contains carbon monoxide, smog-causing nitrogen oxides, soot, fine particles, and a range of other chemicals and gases that can cause or worsen serious health problems. The Children’s Health Environmental Coalition says that children living in wood-burning households are especially vulnerable.
I”ve noticed that bamboo is very trendy right now
Bamboo has a long history of economic and cultural significance, primarily in East Asia and South East Asia where it has been used for centuries for everything from building material to food to medicine. There are some 1,000 different species of bamboo growing in very diverse climates throughout the world, including the southeastern United States.