EarthTalk Q&A

Is Wood Pellet Biomass A Greener Utility-Grade Power Source?

Just because wood pellets are made from wood doesn’t mean they are necessarily carbon neutral.

Climate change has amplified the intensity and frequency of atmospheric rivers, because warmer air holds more moisture.

By storing CO2 in concrete, bio-plastic & asphalt, we can transform buildings into carbon “sinks” to help us meet emissions reduction goals.

Music gear makers are increasingly utilizing sustainable woods and other green materials in their products.

Humans’ increasingly large footprint across the planet is forcing plants & animals to adapt and is affecting some species’ evolutionary path.

New York City recently became the first U.S. city to implement congestion pricing, a strategy aimed to reduce traffic in congested areas.

One of the most promising ways to reduce methane is altering cows’ diets.

Jimmy Carter is famous for installing solar panels on the White House and shepherding the nation through the oil crises of the 1970s…

While trees die after harvest & take decades to regrow, bamboo stalks can be continually harvested & regenerated without killing the plant.

The cranberry industry now faces growing challenges due to climate change, threatening its sustainability and economic viability.