EarthTalk Q&A

Surprise, Surprise! Megadroughts Linked To Climate Change

Rising temperatures and changes in weather patterns are causing drier conditions, and contribute to megadroughts accordingly.

In what is called “waste colonialism” the U.S. exports large amounts of trash and recycling overseas, particularly plastic waste.

Renters are at greater risk from climate change than homeowners because they don’t have the agency to make fixes or adapt and move.

The Varroa mite might be the main cause of honeybee dieoffs recently but other human-caused environmental factors are also at play…

Climate change isn’t just a future threat—it’s already reshaping the U.S. real estate market in ways many didn’t expect.

Growing some foods in the lab is one way to reduce our agricultural impact in the face of growing human populations & limited land.

A lot of progress has been made in cleaning up Chesapeake Bay in recent years but there’s still lots to be done…

Joe Rogan isn’t a scientist and shouldn’t be misleading millions of impressionable listeners about global warming on his podcast.

Backyard gardens are increasingly important in supporting wildlife and promoting biodiversity through careful plant selection.

3D‑printed homes use less material and create less waste and are fast gaining traction as a sustainable alternative to traditional building.