On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis, known for his inclusivity to various communities worldwide, passed away after decades of serving as Pope of the Catholic church. Pope Leo XIV was inducted shortly thereafter
Is the prevalence of processed foods an environmental threat?
Warm supermarket bread. Mouth-watering hot dogs. Fizzy, sweet soda. Processed and ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are pervasive in American diets.
What’s the latest in tidal energy?
Sorry, there was a YouTube error. EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What’s the latest in tidal energy? –– Mary W., New York, NY Tidal energy—generated from the natural rise and fall of ocean tides—is one of the most predictable forms of renewable energy. Unlike wind or solar, which […]
What is Pollinator Month all about and how can I participate?
Every June, people around the world celebrate Pollinator Month. It’s a time to recognize the huge role that bees, butterflies, birds, bats and others play in keeping our environment and food systems going.
Can lava flows be harnessed into structures we could live and work in?
To reach proposed climate goals, we now need to look beyond the simple acts and focus instead on the bigger culprit industries, especially the building and construction sectors, which account for about a third of greenhouse gas emissions.
Someone suggested I look into “community solar” but I don’t get how that works.
For many Americans, solar energy is still a luxury rather than the energy of the future. In fact, only around 25 percent of Americans can install a rooftop solar system.
How has the human footprint on Earth changed over time?
The term “human footprint” has become ubiquitous in modern environmental discourse, but to understand its impact today, one must understand how exactly this footprint has changed.
How do oil and gas companies foil efforts by climate activists?
In recent years, many climate activists have protested against oil and gas companies for their role in exacerbating climate change and more.
Why do some environmentalists fear that Artificial Intelligence may be the biggest threat
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a part of our everyday lives—we now have chatbots and search engines and virtual assistants that can mimic real conversation. But as AI technologies grow, so do environmental concerns.
Does Trump have the political capital needed to gut or overturn the Endangered Species Act?
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) has been one of America’s strongest environmental laws since it first passed in 1973. It’s credited with saving hundreds of species from extinction. Some species include the bald eagle and the gray wolf.
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