America’s Great Outdoors Initiative
Dear EarthTalk: What is the Obama administration’s America’s Great Outdoors initiative and what does it hope to accomplish?
EarthTalk Q&A
Saving Our Soils and Climate with Biochar
Biochar is a naturally occurring, fine-grained, highly porous form of charcoal derived from the process of baking biomass—and it’s been associated with fertile soils for some two thousand years.
Safer and More Effective Sunscreens
Environmental Working Group found 2 out of three common sunscreens either ineffective or even worse potentially bad for your health. Find out how to navigate the choppy waters of choosing the right sunscreen as this summer blazes away…
Meatless Meat
I recently became vegetarian for ethical reasons, but am missing meat. Are there any tasty veggie options out there that can satisfy my desire for beef?
A Nuclear Power Resurgence?
I thought Japan’s 2011 Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown would have sealed nuclear power’s fate, but I keep hearing otherwise. Can you enlighten?
Global Warming and Our Health
Dear EarthTalk: How is it that global warming could cause an increase in health problems and disease epidemics? Do we have any evidence that it is already happening?
Are Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars Still A Viable Green Option?
Cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells and emitting only water have long been part of environmentalists’ vision for a greener transportation future. But now that electric and hybrid vehicles have caught on so big, what are the prospects for fuel cell cars moving forward?
Climate Change and Food’s Nutritional Value
It’s difficult to say whether or not the climate change we are now experiencing is negatively impacting the nutritional quality of our food, but researchers warn that it may be only a matter of time.
Ocean Sprawl
Dear EarthTalk: I recently heard the term “ocean sprawl,” which was a new one on me. We all know “sprawl” as it manifests itself above sea level. But in the oceans? Can you enlighten?
Harsh Winters and Global Warming
Just because it’s cold and icy outside this winter doesn’t mean we are off the hook regarding global warming given more extreme weather of every variety.