Poisoning Our Kids With School Buses?
Dear EarthTalk: Are my kids breathing in dangerous exhaust fumes by riding the school bus?
Dear EarthTalk: What is "light pollution?" Is it really a factor in breast cancer?
EarthTalk Q&A
Environmental Justice: A Comprehensive Guide
Environmental justice is the fastest growing sector of the non-profit environmental movement, with more & more issues viewed through the haves/have-nots lens.
Didn’t We Fix Our Ozone Problem?
Dear EarthTalk: I know of issues associated with the Earth’s ozone layer, but what is "ground level ozone" and why is that a problem?
Dear EarthTalk: Are there organizations that specifically address the environmental challenges faced by poor and minority communities?
Are there nontoxic substitutes for Scotchgard?
Scotchgard was created by accident in a 3M laboratory a half-century ago after an experimental chemical formula spilled onto a technician’s sneaker. Remarkably, it kept the spot clean despite the rest of the canvas fabric collecting dirt over time.
Are We Making Progress In Cleaning Up America’s Rivers?
A large array of local governments, nonprofit organizations and ad hoc citizen groups has risen to the challenge, making the United States the world’s nexus for river restoration work.
Are there any major efforts underway to interest and involve high school
When a handful of concerned undergrads at the University of North Carolina advertised in the Greenpeace newsletter in 1988 for other student environmentalists to connect with, they weren’t sure what kind of response to expect.
I see so much waste in packaging every day—from water in self-serve bottles to all the foil and cardboard
Thanks to forward-thinking action by the European Union (EU), people around the world are beginning to recognize that wasteful packaging puts unnecessary stress on the environment. In 1994 the EU issued a “Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste,”
I’ve seen those images of polar bears stranded on small islands of ice
Most researchers agree that even small changes in temperature are enough to send hundreds if not thousands of already struggling species into extinction unless we can stem the tide of global warming.
How can ordinary people convince corporations
Beyond the simple exercising of one’s own purchasing power, there are many actions consumers can take—and organizations and resources available to help—to pressure companies to green up their ways.
Greener Cat Litter (For Feline Environmentalists)
Dear EarthTalk: What kinds of cat litters are kinder to the environment: traditional clay litters (so-called clumping litters) or other varieties? What about some of the new alternatives, such as those made out of wheat and corn? —Stef Gandolfi, Oakland, CA Traditional clay-based clumping cat litters are the most common and widely sold in supermarkets […]