Underwater Noise Pollution Threatens Marine Wildlife, Ecosystems
Underwater noise pollution from military sonar, industrial activity & seismic testing is an increasing threat to marine wildlife & ecosystems…
EarthTalk Q&A
Extinction: Global Warming Hits Home for Wildlife
Extinction is yet another effect of global warming, with the Golden Toad, Bramble Cay Melomy already suffering the ultimate fate…
Musicians & Music Festivals Go Green
Musicians & music festivals are going green by reducing plastic waste at concerts and venues, riding in biodiesel tour buses and eating locally…
Penguins on the Brink
Five of the world’s 18 penguin species are considered endangered and 10 other species are at risk according to IUCN.
Circus Elephants: A Thing of the Past for Ringling?
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey has transitioned its remaining circus elephants to a Florida-based facility focused on conservation, care and research…
Could Donald Trump Renege on Paris Climate Deal?
The U.S. can’t back out of the Paris climate accord for another four years, but that won’t stop Donald Trump, if elected President, from trying to undermine the nation’s ability to make good on its COP21 commitments.
Zika Virus: An Environmental Problem?
Zika virus has spread far and wide as a result of human mismanagement of the environment. Trash build-up, dam building, deforestation and global warming each contribute to the spread of Zika and other insect-borne diseases around the world.
Electric Cars for the Masses, Finally!
Electric cars and plug-in hybrids are finally getting inexpensive enough that everyday drivers can afford them…
The Next Inconvenient Truth? New Eco Docs Still Focus on Climate
While potent in its day as the film that put climate change on the public radar, An Inconvenient Truth, now a decade old, is hardly the last word in green documentaries anymore. New Must-Sees Eco Documentaries Include Disobedience, The Cross of the Moment and Revolution…
Volkswagen Emissions Scandal: The Environmental Impact
Volkswagen is ponying up $18.2 billion to deal with its emissions cheating scandal, but environmentalists wonder if all the money in the world will be able to repair the wound to consumer confidence…