Democratic Candidates on Climate: Where Do They Stand?
Democratic candidates on climate: where do each of the challengers (Sanders, Biden, Warren, Bloomberg, Steyer, Klobuchar & Buttigieg) stand?
EarthTalk Q&A
Eating Bugs: Replacing Meat With…Edible Insects?
Proponents of eating bugs argue that emissions from so-called “insect farming” is a much more efficient way to produce protein than livestock agriculture.
Mycoremediation: Cleaning Up Contaminated Sites Naturally With….Fungi?
Fungi are so good at breaking down compounds that we’re now employing them to clean up contaminated soils via a technique known as mycoremediation.
Dockless E-Scooters May Be Green—But Walking, Biking, Busing Greener Still
Dockless e-scooters may be a green way to solve transit’s “last mile” conundrum, but bikes, buses and even carpools are greener still.
Idle Threat: Turn Off Your Engine If You’re Waiting 10+ Seconds
Americans waste some six billion gallons of fuel annually as a result of idling their car and truck engines. What can we do to stop this scourge?
Has Wall Street Gone Green?
Has Wall Street gone green? GIM, BlackRock and other mainstream investment firms are drinking the climate kool-aid and reaping the benefits…
Trump Second Term = Bad News For Environment, Climate
Environmentalists are bracing for what a second Trump term could bring, such as a proposed rollback of the NEPA protections established in 1970.
Perovskite Solar: Bring On The Future?
Could the added efficiency of perovskite solar cells make solar power usable for more people around the world, even in less-than-sunny locales?
Which Eco-Labels Are Trustworthy?
Which eco-labels are trustworthy? With countless products now available labelled as “eco-friendly” it’s hard to know which are actually good for the planet.
Ikea, Walmart, Mattel Among Companies Setting A Good Example On Plastics Reduction
Walmart, Ikea and Mattel are among hundreds of big companies taking substantive action to reduce the amount of plastic in the products they make or sell.