Paper Or Plastic: Which Is The Better Bag?
The debate over whether paper or plastic bags at the supermarket check-out still rages despite some cities and states banning plastic bags altogether.
EarthTalk Q&A
Why Not Run Hybrid Cars On E85 Or Biodiesel?
What would be the feasibility of having hybrid cars run on E85 or biodiesel? Wouldn’t this solve multiple problems or not?
What is the issue with the Gulf Stream in relation to global warming?
Part of the Ocean Conveyor Belt—a great river of ocean water that traverses the saltwater sections of the globe—the Gulf Stream stretches from the Gulf of Mexico up the eastern seaboard of the U.S., where it splits, one stream heading for Canada’s Atlantic coast and the other for northern Europe and Greenland.
What is the status of the land mines issue popularized by Princess Diana
Land mines were first widely used in World War II and have since been used in Vietnam, the Korean War, the first Gulf War, and in about a half dozen conflicts around the world today.
How can we get schools to offer healthier and more eco-friendly cafeteria food
Now that many schools have stopped selling sodas and other unhealthy vending machine items to their students, improving the nutritional quality of cafeteria food is on the agenda of many parents and school administrators.
How is it that flushing cat litter down the toilet has negatively affected
According to Dr. Melissa Miller of the California Department of Fish and Game, cat feces can contain Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that gets into feline systems from the eating of infected rodents, birds or other small animals.
Are Hybrids Really Less Green Than Hummers?
I read that hybrid cars are actually less green-friendly than even Hummers, because they have two motors and very environmentally damaging batteries. Is this true?
What Kind Of Tax Incentives Are Out There For Buying Greener?
Dear EarthTalk: What tax or other government incentives are there out there for buying green—for individuals as well as businesses? —Phoebe Rafferty, New York, NY There has never been a better time than now to tap into a laundry list of tax rebates and other financial incentives designed to encourage individuals and businesses to go […]
Aside from the obvious benefits to mankind of reducing poverty
Research has shown that in countries with a wide disparity between rich and poor, environmental protection tends to be a lower priority. The inverse is also true: Countries with greater economic equality assign higher priority to safeguarding their environment.
How do I find a Styrofoam recycler in my area?
Known within the packaging industry as expanded polystyrene (EPS) and usually bearing the “#6” recycling symbol, Styrofoam (which is actually the trademark name for Dow Chemical’s product) has long been an environmental bugaboo