The Budget Sequester’s Impact on the Environment
Dear EarthTalk: What does the budget sequester that recently took hold mean for the environment?
EarthTalk Q&A
The “De-extinction” Movement
Dear EarthTalk: What is the “de-extinction” movement all about?
Chlorine in Drinking Water
Dear EarthTalk: I was wondering how toxic chlorine is, because my well water was just chlorinated yesterday and today the smell is still strong. I have a 4-year-old daughter and I’m concerned.
Attracting Backyard Pollinators
Dear EarthTalk: I’d like to have a garden that encourages bees and butterflies. What’s the best approach?
Addressing Global Food Scarcity
Dear EarthTalk: What are the main drivers of food scarcity that lead to so much starvation around the world, and how can they be addressed?
Healthy & Eco-Friendly Carpeting?
I’m looking for new carpeting for my home. Are there any healthy and eco-friendly carpeting choices out there that look and feel nice as well?
Food Choices and Water Usage
Dear EarthTalk: I heard that my food choices can affect the use and therefore availability of fresh water around the world. How so?
Is Organic Food Any Healthier Than Conventionally-Grown Food?
There’s been a lot of coverage on the topic of organic foods and how they aren’t actually any healthier than conventional foods. Is this true?
The Environmental Justice Movement
The “environmental justice” movement defends poor, non-white communities that too often serve as sites for polluting industries.
Fisheries on the Brink of Collapse
Dear EarthTalk: I understand that many of the world’s fisheries are on the brink of collapse, “fished out,” to put it bluntly. How did this happen and what is being done about it?