Earth Talk: Risks of chemical drain clog removers
Dear EarthTalk: I've heard that the chemicals we use to unclog backed-up drains are harmful to our health and the environment. Can you suggest safer
View ArticleEarth Talk: What are "Intentional Communities"?
Dear EarthTalk: What are so-called "intentional communities"? And are there any in the U.S. that are sustainability-focused? -- E.M.
View ArticleEarth Talk: Train vs Bus
Dear EarthTalk: I always assumed the train was the greenest form of mass transit, but a friend told me I would be better off taking the bus. Could
View ArticleEarth Talk: Shift from retail to online shopping
Dear EarthTalk: How do environmentalists feel about the amount of packaging waste consumers have to deal with now that shopping has largely switched
View ArticleEarth Talk: Climate change and the affect on real estate values
Dear EarthTalk: How will climate change affect real estate values? -- J.W. It's not surprising that questions like these are on
View ArticleEarth Talk: Green Gift Ideas
Dear EarthTalk: I want to set a good environmental example with my gift-giving this holiday season. Any tips on how or even better, what to give
View ArticleEarth Talk: Cool Holiday Gifts for Vegans
Dear EarthTalk: I'm looking for cool holiday gift ideas for a strident vegan who won't tolerate items that make use of animals or animal products. Any
View ArticleEarth Talk: Fuel Efficiency and 18 Wheelers
Dear EarthTalk: It's obvious that our cars are getting greener every year, but what about 18 wheelers? -- P.M We all rely on heavy
View ArticleEarth Talk: B Corporations and their effect on the environment
Dear EarthTalk: I know what C Corporations, S Corporations and LLCs are, but what are "B Corporations" and how does this status help the
View ArticleEarth Talk: Was Hurricane Harvey caused by global warming?
Dear EarthTalk: Was Hurricane Harvey caused by global warming? -- T.D. The short answer is no. No single hurricane or weather
View ArticleEarth Talk: Global Warming and the evolution of wildlife species
Dear EarthTalk: Could global warming really already be a factor in the evolution of wildlife species? -- V.D. No doubt the quickly
View ArticleEarth Talk: Green Booze
Dear EarthTalk: What's the latest in greener booze? Are there any good organic beers, wines or liquors out there? -- MR Perhaps no
View ArticleEarth Talk: Attractive Solar Panels
Dear EarthTalk: Why do rooftop solar panels have to be so big and unsightly? Are there any better-looking alternatives out there? -- M.L.
View ArticleEarth Talk: Fuel Cell Cars in the United States
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that fuel cell cars are finally available for mainstream drivers in the U.S.? -- JM For years,
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Friday Friends
Friday Friends In this space at the end of February, when we announced that Enid Borden had once again been invited to be a Regular
View ArticleEarth Talk: Environmental Justice in the Trump Era
Dear EarthTalk: What is meant by "environmental justice" and how is it under assault in the new Trump administration? -- M.G.
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: How Do You Solve A Persistent Problem?
When the Problem is Persistent, The Solution is Persistence Again this week, as the news focuses on the President’s proposed budget for the
View ArticleEarth Talk: Is alternative energy still the next big thing?
Dear EarthTalk: Is alternative energy still the next big thing for American venture capitalists? -- J.M. A decade ago, in the wake of
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Waste Not, Want Not
In this space we generally focus on big waste, that is, we report on the work that we are doing through our What A Waste® projects at Senior
View ArticleEarth Talk: What new in eco-friendly light bulbs?
Dear EarthTalk: What new in eco-friendly light bulbs? Is it true that incandescent bulbs are back in a much more efficient form? -- B.B.
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