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Is it OK for the environment to use an electric bug zapper to keep the mosquitoes at bay

July 9, 2023 By EarthTalk

With summer comes, many of us seek solutions to combat the nuisance and potential health risks of mosquitoes.

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: electric bug zapper, environment

Can we mass produce heat pumps with the same effort as WWII tanks?

July 9, 2023 By EarthTalk

• Can we mass produce heat pumps with the same effort as when the country retooled to make tanks for World War II?

choice for home heating than the traditional options. “Heat pumps use only about a third as much electricity as baseboard electric heaters and considerably less energy than gas or oil furnaces,” reports Bob Schildgen in Sierra magazine. “You don’t need gas or oil to operate a heat pump, as it relies only on electricity.”

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: heat pumps

Is it really a good idea to burn parcels of land on purpose in order to prevent wildfires?

July 9, 2023 By EarthTalk

Is it really a good idea to burn parcels of land on purpose in order to prevent the spread of actual wildfires

Burning parcels of land intentionally, known as controlled burning, has long been a controversial practice aimed at reducing the risk of larger, uncontrolled wildfires.

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: Egberto Willies, wildfires

What are the environmental and other pros and cons of ditching the gas guzzler for an EV?

July 9, 2023 By EarthTalk

• What are the environmental and other pros and cons of ditching the gas guzzler for an electric vehicle (EV)?

Transportation accounts for almost a third of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, making the switch to EVs a welcome change for environmental advocates.

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: Electric Vehicle, EV, gas guzzler

How is America’s outdated power grid inhibiting efforts to fight climate change?

July 9, 2023 By EarthTalk

• How is America's outdated power grid inhibiting efforts to fight climate change?

Our outdated power grid is indeed a significant hindrance to efforts to combat climate change. One of the key issues is the grid’s limited capacity to integrate renewable energy sources (solar, wind, etc.), a needed step if we’re to make the transition to a clean energy economy.

Filed Under: Environment, Evergreen Tagged With: Climate Change, power grid

I would like to plant a few new trees in my backyard, and am looking for guidance

July 9, 2023 By EarthTalk

I would like to plant a few new trees in my backyard, and am looking for guidance

Home gardening is a great way to spend time outside, improve local ecosystems and learn more about botany and plants. When it comes to household gardening, natives are the key to success.

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: trees

Is global warming creating the increase in turbulence on airplane flights?

July 9, 2023 By EarthTalk

• Is global warming creating the increase in turbulence on airplane flights?

Air turbulence is defined as a sudden change in the speed, direction or air pressure in the atmosphere.

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: airplane flights, turbulence

With summer bearing down on us, are there any environmentally friendly air conditioners out there?

July 9, 2023 By EarthTalk

Air conditioners are essential for keeping us cool and comfortable during hot summer months, but their environmental impact cannot be ignored.

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: air conditioners, summer

Can we harness kinetic energy to reduce our carbon footprint?

July 9, 2023 By EarthTalk

Col. Raymond Nelson, Academy Professor and Physics department head talks to (l to r) John O'Donnell, Christopher Germain and Col. Jesse Germain, DPE Academy Professor on kinetic energy at the Sacred Heart of Jesus school in Highland Falls annual Science Fair. Academy science, math and physics professors attend the fair to give demonstrations to children to show how fun science is and how physics and science are applied to everyday life.

Harnessing kinetic energy as a means to reduce our carbon footprint is indeed a promising avenue for a sustainable future.

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: carbon footprint, kinetic energy

Do nature, plants, and animals have legal rights?

May 30, 2023 By EarthTalk

Whether or not plants and animals have legal rights like humans depends on who you ask. Credit: Roddy Scheer.

The question of whether nature, encompassing plants and animals, should possess rights is a complex and contentious one.

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: animal, nature, plants

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