Some researchers believe that the preponderance of synthetic chemicals in more developed societies are interfering with human endocrine development and essentially “tricking” kids
bodies into going through puberty prematurely.
According to The Wall Street Journal”s Rebecca Smith, a 42-inch plasma TV set can draw more power than a large refrigerator, even if the TV is only used a few hours a day. This is partly because many newer models don”t turn off but go into “standby” mode so they can start up fast later with no warm-up period.
Autism affects one in every 150 children born today in the U.S., up from one in 500 as recently as just 10 years ago.
What green-friendly lawn and garden pesticides are available today? I’m particularly interested in options that won’t harm my cats.
There seems to be a lot of controversy over whether hydrogen can really be generated and stored in such a way to be practical?
What are the environmental pros and cons of corn-based plastic as an alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastic?
Carpenter ants may seem small and look harmless, but they can do serious damage to anything wooden in your home, including not only furniture but also the very framing and walls that hold up the house. If you are seeing a lot of ants or small piles of sawdust-like material in random spots in or around your home, you are most likely suffering from a carpenter ant infestation.
I’ve heard that there are plans to build a large repository for nuclear waste in Yucca Mountain in Nevada, but that plans have been slow and are very controversial. Where is our nuclear waste kept now and what dangers does it pose?
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that the DEET used in most mosquito repellents is toxic? If so what problems does it cause? And what are some non-toxic alternatives for keeping mosquitoes at bay?
Dear EarthTalk: I want to offer my employees a 401(k) plan that is socially and environmentally responsible. Are there such plans and, if so, where do I look?
For those ready to take the electric mower plunge, there are many models now available from Black & Decker, Craftsman, Homelite, Neuton, Remington and Worx. Pictured here is Neuton’s top of the line battery-powered CE 6.2 mower.
