Keeping Pets Healthy
How can I keep my pet healthy given all the chemicals and pollution in our environment?
EarthTalk Q&A
Airplane Exhaust
Why is it that airplane exhaust is so much worse for the environment than engine emissions on the ground?
Saving Energy with White Roofs
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that simply painting your roof white can reduce household electricity bills by 40 percent. Is this something any of us can do?
You Can Be A Citizen Scientist Too!
Citizen scientists are members of the public who help scientists and researchers by making observations and/or collecting and recording data…
The Living Building Challenge
Dear EarthTalk: What is the Living Building Challenge and how does it differ from the LEED certification program?
Climate Change and Rivers
How is it that climate change is negatively affecting the health of rivers and, by extension, the quality and availability of fresh water?
What On Earth Is “Geotourism” Anyway?
“Geotourism” describes tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a given place, including its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the well-being of local residents.
Traffic Pollution and Asthma
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that asthma cases in children often correlate to living close to roads and all the associated pollution-spewing traffic?
Pesticides and Children’s Health
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that children are sicker today than they were a generation ago and that pesticides have played a major role?
The Benefits of Public Transportation
Dear EarthTalk: It might seem obvious, but what would be the primary benefits of public transit as an alternative to the private automobile if our country were to make a major commitment to it?