Cats As Predators: Fluffy’s Cute, But She’s Killing Neighborhood Birds
Even pet cats can’t help their predatory instincts. When you set them loose in the neighborhood, local bird populations are bound to suffer.
EarthTalk Q&A
Earth Day 2019: Focus On Endangered Species
The focus of this year’s Earth Day is species protection given we are heading for the Sixth Great Extinction on the planet if we don’t do something about it
Does Hair Dye Cause Cancer?
Studies are mixed about whether permanent hair dye causes cancer, but there is no doubt that conventional formulas contain carcinogenic ingredients.
Home of the Future: Almost Here Today?
With California leading the way mandating all new residential construction meet strict “net zero emissions” standards beginning in 2020, the home of the future is almost here.
The World Is Greening, But Not For Us
China, Australia, Pakistan, Brazil and other countries have undertaken massive reforestation campaigns, but the United States? Not so much.
EV Swap: Convert Your Old Junker Into An Electric Car?
There’s never been a better time to convert an old car into an emissions-free electric vehicle (EV), but some are better suited than others.
Low-Carbon Diet: The Easy Way To Fight Global Warming
Feeding ourselves causes a third of all CO2 emissions, so adopting a low-carbon diet is one way each and every one of us can fight global warming.
Greener Flea & Tick Protection for Fido or Tabby
Nowadays you don’t have to expose your beloved family pets to the harsh synthetic pesticides of yore in the flea collars we give our pets.
Toad Tunnels Help Amphibians Win At Real-Life “Frogger”
Biologists are adopting what they learned building wildlife crossings to building “toad tunnels” to help amphibians win at a real-life game of “Frogger”..
Is Cross Breeding Wildlife Species Really A Good Idea?
Is cross-breeding wildlife to make things like zorses and wolphins really such a good idea? What are the ramifications for the environment?