Is The Fluoridation Of Our Drinking Water (& Toothpaste) Bad For Us?
Research shows that the fluoridation of drinking water correlates to significant reductions in incidences of tooth decay in communities across the country.
EarthTalk Q&A
Are Mothballs Safe for Us, The Environment?
Are the chemicals in mothballs bad for the environment or our health? Are they safe to use? If not, are there any environmentally friendly alternatives?
Breast Cancer & Chemicals: What’s The Link?
Is there any proof linking human breast cancer to exposure to chemicals in the environment? Or are most cases genetically inherited?
Is Africa’s Iconic Wildlife Headed For Extinction?
The variety and abundance of wildlife in Africa is shrinking fast as human population grows and encroaches ever more on once wild and pristine landscapes.
What is “Sick Building Syndrome” And How Can I Avoid It?
What the heck is “sick building syndrome” and how can I avoid getting sick from it?
Has Organic Wine Finally Arrived?
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve been noticing a lot of organic wines lately in the supermarket. Is this going to be a continuing trend?
What is causing the dramatic decline in honeybee populations in the U.S.
Kids everywhere may revel in the fact that bees are no longer stinging them as frequently on playgrounds and in backyards, but the decline in honey bee populations in the U.S. and elsewhere signals a major environmental imbalance that could have far-reaching implications for our agricultural food supply.
How is it that the Bush Administration is said to have “censored” climate scientists?
Word of the White House censoring federal climate scientists on global warming began leaking out to the press early in George W. Bush’s first term in office, but only in the last few years have a few federal employees themselves been willing to go on record with such accusations.
I heard a reference to “The Magazine Paper Project.” What are they trying to accomplish?
A project of the nonprofit consumer group Co-Op America, the Printing Alternatives Promoting Environmental Responsibility (PAPER) Project educates magazine publishers about the benefits of recycled papers and helps them make the switch from less green paper choices.
Is Light Pollution Really A Risk Factor In Breast Cancer?
It’s hard to believe but light pollution may actually be a risk factor for breast cancer.