Motor oil leaked from individual vehicles -— or outright dumped by homeowners and commercial garages -— constitutes a significant chunk of storm water runoff, the fallen precipitation that runs off of roads and parking lots and inevitably finds its way into local water bodies.
Todays electric bikes and scooters are big improvements over the finicky mopeds of the 70s and 80s. Consumers can start greening up their commutes on such vehicles for as little as a Bicycle commuting has long been a symbol of greener living, and it is great exercise, too.
Many of us may be too dependent on over-the-counter painkillers to treat the occasional headache, especially given the side effects of such drugs. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) can increase the risk of heart and circulation problems
Whether or not it makes environmental sense to inflate car tires with nitrogen instead of air is a matter of much debate. Proponents of nitrogen say the element is a smart choice for the environment primarily because it leaks from tires at a slower rate than air
Tasty and healthy alternatives to cows milk include those made from soy, rice, almonds, oats — and even hemp.© cafemama, courtesy Flickr, There is a lot of debate about whether or not cow’s milk is good—or appropriate—for people at all.
Originally the brainchild of Lebanese-born entrepreneur/inventor Nicolas Hayek of Swatch watch fame, Smart Cars are designed to be small, fuel-efficient, environmentally responsible and easy to park—really the ultimate in-city vehicle.
Dear EarthTalk: Why are some environmental groups jumping on the immigration issue? What does immigration have to do with the environment? —Ginna Jones, Darien, CT What to do about booming legal and illegal immigration rates is one of the most controversial topics on Americans” political agenda these days. More than a million immigrants achieve permanent […]
How can I measure—and then improve—my overall "carbon footprint?
Many household cleaners contain potentially dangerous ingredients. But there’s no need to panic: many safer and greener alternatives are now available.
What’s the story with animal cloning? Is the meat industry really cloning animals now to "beef up" production?
