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?
Modern-day aerosol sprays no longer deplete the ozone layer, but they still contain hydrocarbons and/or compressed gases notorious for their contribution to global warming, and they also emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that contribute to ground-level ozone levels
Modern western-world burial practices are arguably absurd, all things considered: We pack our dearly departed with synthetic preservatives and encase them in impenetrable coffins meant to defy the natural forces of decomposition that have been turning ashes to ashes and dust to dust for eons. And in the process we give over thousands of acres of land every year to new cemetery grounds from coast to coast.
Some 17 states now offer homeowners tax rebates or incentives for the purchase and/or installation of solar power equipment.
