Ecosystem Damage from Beach Resorts
Dear EarthTalk: What are the environmental risks associated with beach resorts?
EarthTalk Q&A
Environmental Internships
Dear EarthTalk: I understand that there are many internships available at environmental organizations, some involving working outdoors, some year-round with expenses paid. Where do I find these?
The Colorado River: America’s Most Endangered
Dear EarthTalk: Why was the Colorado River named the most endangered river of 2013?
Navy Sonar Testing in Oceans Impacting Marine Mammals
Is sonar testing conducted off-shore by the U.S. Navy really harming, or even worse, killing whales and other marine wildlife?
Cheaper Natural Gas Lowering Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Dear EarthTalk: How can it be that carbon dioxide emissions are the lowest they have been in the United States in 20 years despite the fact that we have no binding federal legislation limiting them?
California’s Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Law
Dear EarthTalk: Three regions in California recently implemented transportation plans as part of a statewide strategy for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Can you explain?
Concerns over Essential Oils
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the skinny on essential oils? I love them, but a friend told me they are no good for the environment.
Is Private Land Conservation More Important Than Saving Our Parks?
Private property makes up about 60 percent of the total land base across the United States, and landowners are starting to do their part to protect the environment there.
Sharing is Caring
Dear EarthTalk: Some green groups are promoting the simple notion of sharing as a way to green communities and combat waste. Can you explain?
Protecting Private Lands
Dear EarthTalk: While working to protect public land from resource extraction and development seems to be the focus of many environmental groups, what is being done to preserve and protect private property—the majority of our land—across the country?