In general, new construction homes are the most likely to be the most resilient to climate change. New forms of concrete that are made from recycled or waste-based material save a large share of …
I lifting of quota restrictions on wolf hunting in Yellowstone a threat to wolf population
By the 1990s biologists managed to convince the federal government that these predators are essential to the health of the ecosystem, and gray wolves were famously reintroduced back into Yellowstone.
Do wealthy people generate more pollution and/or carbon emissions than the less fortunate?
The richest 10 percent of humanity was responsible for 52 percent of global emissions between 1990 and 2015, according to a 2020 Oxfam report.
Has anyone figured out how to build wind farms that don’t negatively impact birds, bats and other wildlife?
As the U.S. tackles the issues of climate change, the Biden administration is investing in wind power as a key strategy for sustainably meeting the country’s energy needs.
EarthTalk: Is Amazon.com an environmental hero or villain?
Not surprisingly, Amazon.com’s environmental performance is a mixed bag. One charge often levied by critics is that Amazon’s low pricing and expedited shipping encourages customers to spend more on more unnecessary stuff.
How are Florida’s manatees faring lately and what is being done to protect them?
Indeed, Florida’s manatees have come back from where they stood on the brink of extinction in the late 1960s, when only a few hundred individuals remained in the wild. But …
Has anyone calculated the positive health & economic impacts of international efforts to protect the stratospheric ozone layer
“It’s very encouraging.” she added. “It shows that, given the will, the nations of the world can come together to solve global environmental problems.”
How are bird populations faring in the U.S. and around the world? What are some ways to help them?
Over the past few years, organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, the National Audubon Society, and the California Waterfowl Association have collaborated to conserve waterfowl habitat.
EarthTalk Q&A: November 21, 2021 – Conservation Dogs To The Rescue
Simply put, conservation dogs are canines specially trained in sniffing out evidence of specific wildlife species that scientists are seeking to learn more about for one reason or another.
EarthTalk Q&A: November 14, 2021—Dishwasher or Handwashing: Which Is Better?
Here is why hands-down, the dishwasher is the way to go, not only from the standpoint of water waste and energy use but also to preserve your own sanity.
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