EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I recently heard that Sweden is the greenest country in the world. Is this true and, if so, by what standards? And where does the U.S. rank? — Raul Swain, New York, NY It’s true that Sweden came out on top in the recently released ranking of […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are some of the more dangerous threats to our air quality and what can be done to eliminate them so we can all breathe more easily? — Melanie Smith, Pomfret, CT The main threats to local air quality across the United States (as well as most […]
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), appointed by the United Nations, released their fifth climate assessment since its creation in 1988. Key findings include the planet is warming at an accelerated pace, there is a 95 percent certainty humans are causing it, and the past three decades are the hottest on record since 1850 […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are some steps we can all take to prevent beach erosion? — Kyle Phillips, via e-mail Beach erosion is a huge issue for coastal areas in the U.S. and elsewhere. According to the non-profit American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), all beaches endure storms and […]
Dear EarthTalk: Now that hot weather is coming, I want to upgrade my home’s A/C. Which are the most energy-saving models and should I go central air or window units? — Jackie Smith, Cary, NC According to the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE), energy consumption for home air conditioning units accounts […]
