Is Organic Agriculture Sustainable?
A recent Wall Street Journal opinion piece calls into question whether organic agriculture is actually sustainable.
EarthTalk Q&A
Apple Computer’s Green Initiatives
Dear EarthTalk: Apple just put out a big PR campaign about its sustainability initiatives. Has the company made real progress in this regard or is this just more corporate “greenwashing?” And how are the other big tech companies addressing their carbon footprints?
Protecting Gray Wolves
Dear EarthTalk: Is the gray wolf still endangered in the United States and how successful have re-introduction efforts been?
Public Transportation on the Upswing
Dear EarthTalk: What’s behind the rise in public transit in the U.S. in the last few years, and how does our transit use compare with that of other developed countries?
"Cap and Trade" Strategies to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Dear EarthTalk: If “cap and trade” has worked so well in Europe for reducing greenhouse gas emissions there, why haven’t we tried something similar here in the U.S.?
Wind Power’s Bright Future
Wind power is poised to be the next big thing when it comes to transitioning away from fossil fuels and toward renewables.
Smart Thermostats
Dear EarthTalk: Will I really be able to save money and energy in the long run by shelling out hundreds of dollars now for a so-called “smart” thermostat?
Greener Holidays
Scaling back on physical gifts and giving experiences is one way to green your holidays this year….
Pollution inside Cars
Dear EarthTalk: Can you discuss pollutants in car interior materials, and also pollution inside cars originating from gasoline and diesel exhausts outside the car?
Rises in Early Puberty May Have Environmental Roots
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that American kids are going through puberty earlier today than in previous generations, and are there any environmental causes for this?