It’s hard to measure whether having GPS apps on our smartphones is positive or negative for the planet, but some environmentalists are skeptical.
Do any plants actually reduce air quality or cause air pollution?
While many of us thought Ronald Reagan sounded crazy back in 1981 when he told America that “trees cause more pollution than automobiles do,” the then-President may have been on to something.
Were frozen wind turbines the reason for Texas’ historic power outages recently?
Were frozen wind turbines the reason for Texas’ historic power outages recently? Absolutely not. There are wind turbines working well in the artic. But …
How does climate modeling work?
Climate models are 3D figures of the Earth’s surface that demonstrate the cycling of energy and materials through the atmosphere, oceans and land.
What is a so-called “passive solar” house and can I retrofit my existing house accordingly?
Dear EarthTalk: What is a so-called “passive solar” house and can I retrofit my existing house accordingly? — Bill C., Raleigh, NC
How are bee population numbers doing these days?
Whether you’ve noticed it or not, there are far fewer bees around nowadays. One-quarter of the world’s 20,000 bee species are in precipitous decline
Is there scientific basis to that global warming is affecting our ability to make decisions and lowering our collective intelligence?
A handful of recent studies conclude that a warmer world with higher CO2 concentrations in the air we breathe is likely to make us less intelligent.
Should rivers be given the same legal rights as people in order to protect
Native groups, environmental organizations, local residents, and all those who rely on a river’s health know the importance of protecting them.
What is the “Field of Dreams” ecology restoration theory?
The “Field of Dreams” hypothesis is a premise that restoration ecologists use to support arguments in favor of restoring plant diversity in that doing so will also lead to the return of wildlife.
Kenyan woman invents method to turn plastic into construction cubes that are ‘stronger than bricks’
Matee’s young company, Gjenge Makers, takes plastic waste and turns it into building materials.
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