environment
EarthTalk: Is there a link between good health and trees?
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that there’s a link between good health and living near trees? —Paul Morra, Los Angeles, CA July 11. Trees are an essential part of most […]
New research: Coastal communities are flooding more than previously thought
July 3. By Dave Yochum. The “Sunny Day Flooding Project,” a research initiative focused on improving flood monitoring, broadening understanding of coastal flooding, and identifying the most effective flood mitigation […]
EarthTalk: How energy companies foil climate activists
Dear EarthTalk: How do oil and gas companies foil efforts by climate activists? —J.L., via email June 13. In recent years, many climate activists have protested against oil and gas […]
EarthTalk: Who profits the most from global warming?
Dear EarthTalk: Which companies and industry sectors stand to profit the most from global warming? —Jerry M., Largo, FL June 6. According to a report by Swiss Re, a global […]
EarthTalk: What is mariculture and why are proponents so bullish?
Dear EarthTalk: What is mariculture and why are proponents so bullish on it as a solution to environmental challenges? —Peter Manchin, Atlanta, GA May 30. Growing demand for seafood adds […]
EarthTalk: Changing climate for climate commitments
Dear EarthTalk: Which U.S.-based Fortune 500 companies are turning their backs on previous climate commitments, and which are forging ahead toward carbon neutrality? – L.J., via email May 16. Many […]
Regional air quality worsens year over year
April 23. According to the American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report, Charlotte’s air quality is worse this year than it was year. Extreme heat and wildfires contributed to […]
EarthTalk: Why is wind power suddenly up in the air?
Dear EarthTalk: How is wind power doing in the US? —P.K. via email March 28. Wind energy is the largest single source of renewable energy in the U.S., comprising 10 […]
EarthTalk: What should we do with old electronics?
Dear EarthTalk: Can we do a better job repurposing outdated technology instead of trashing it? —R.T Smith, via e-mail March 21. The annual production of “e-waste”—electronic products that have reached […]
EarthTalk: What’s happening to the Great Salt Lake?
Why is the Great Salt Lake shrinking so much and can it be saved? —E.T., via email March 14. Utah’s Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the […]
