Bug Zappers: Ineffective & Bad For Biodiversity?
Electric bug zappers have gained in popularity; while they do kill some adult mosquitoes, at what cost to ecosystems?
EarthTalk Q&A
Fighting Fire With Fire: Are Prescribed Burns Our Best Defense Against Wildfires?
Some property managers and environmentalists point to prescribed burns as possibly our best defense against rampaging wildfires.
Heat Pumps Key Weapon In Climate Fight
Environmentalists like heat pumps because they use a lot less energy than baseboard electric heat and oil or gas furnaces
U.S. Power Grid: Inadequate For Future Dominated By Renewables?
The transmission lines across the U.S. weren’t designed to carry renewable energy long distances.
Better For The Planet: Keep The Old Gas Guzzler Or Buy A New EV?
Is ditching your old conventional wheels for a shiny new EV really the best thing for the planet?
Global Warming & In-Flight Air Turbulence: What’s The Link?
Increased in-flight turbulence has made air travel scarier than ever these days, and it looks like global warming might be to blame…
What Plants & Trees Are Best To Plant In My Yard?
How can I figure out which trees and plants are native to my area and good to plant in my yard to increase biodiversity & help clean the air?
Air Conditioners: Which Are The Greenest?
If you’re in the market for a new air conditioner, there’s never been a better time to find an energy-efficient model….
Kinetic Energy To The Rescue?
Harnessing energy from movement — kinetic energy — is promising as one way to keep our carbon footprints down….
Why Are Environmentalists Against Cryptocurrency?
How is it that cryptocurrency, a virtual commodity with no real world hard goods, can be such a drain on the environment?