Demonstration by City Hall in Philadelphia, during the DNC Convention Dear EarthTalk: What is meant by “environmental justice” and how is it under assault in the new Trump administration? — Mike Garner, New Orleans, LA Environmental justice is defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of […]
Scott Pruitt, Donald Trump’s pick to run the EPA, says he isn’t convinced that carbon dioxide emissions from human industrial activity is to blame for global warming, and would like to see significant cuts to EPA funding if not the dismantling of the agency altogether. Credit: Gage Skidmore, FlickrCC. Dear EarthTalk: I would like to […]
Zera’s Food Recycler lives in the kitchen and makes it easy to turn your food waste into garden-ready compost. Dear EarthTalk: I’d like to get into turning my food waste into compost for my garden, but I don’t want a stinky pile of table scraps lingering in a pail in my kitchen or backyard. Are […]
Everyday Americans shouldn’t feel helpless when it comes to influencing policy on environmental issues. Calling on your Representatives in Congress to let them know how you feel is the first step toward becoming part of the solution. Credit: RJ Schmidt, FlickrCC. Dear EarthTalk: I’m concerned about the impact the new administration will have on the […]
San Francisco, with upwards of 18,000 people per square mile, is the second densest major U.S. city behind New York. Credit: Dave Glass, FlickrCC Dear EarthTalk: Isn’t the increasing urbanization of our world good for reducing our carbon footprint given the efficiency benefits of greater density? — Simon Vorhees, Oak Park, IL No doubt, the […]
Sengled’s Boost is an energy efficient LED light bulb with a Wi-Fi repeater built inside. Dear EarthTalk: What’s new in eco-friendly light bulbs? Is it true that incandescent bulbs are back in a much more efficient form? — Barbara Birke, via e-mail The consumer landscape for light bulbs in the U.S. changed drastically […]
Dear EarthTalk: What exactly is the “Myth of the Climate Change 97%” mentioned by Senator Inhofe during recent confirmation hearings Trump’s cabinet post nominations? — Rosemary R., Clifton, NJ The so-called “Myth of the Climate Change 97%” refers to the argument made by climate skeptics who dispute the notion that 97% of climate scientists have […]
Dear EarthTalk: Do you have any recommendations for vegan health and beauty products? — Janice T., Brooklyn, NY The problem with many common personal care items is the toxic load they bear. According to researchers from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), one in eight of the 50,000+ ingredients used in many of our favorite […]
Bring the kids to participate in one of Seattle’s most sacred events – Seattle’s Earth Day Run on April 22nd (Earth Day) at 10am at Magnuson Park! Come run or walk one of the many race distances and at the same time you can feel good about supporting the environment. This event takes action both locally and globally. […]
SOLVE IT for Earth Day invites everyone to participate in environmental volunteerism on Saturday, April 22. The idea is to hook-up with local events and activities to make a difference. Check-out the website and join other Oregonians on this monumental day. The idea of people coming together on Earth Day to take care of and […]
