Earth Talk

Dear EarthTalk: What’s new in food packaging to make it more sustainable? – E. Bern, Garden City Along with food waste, food packaging is a significant source of pollution, generating approximately half of the packaging waste in the United States. In the wake of growing concerns about climate change and food product packaging’s role in […]

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What is the Count Us In campaign all about and how does it differ from other efforts to help us rein in carbon emissions?– P. Stout, Anchorage, AK Count Us In is a global movement of people and organizations committed to getting individuals […]

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is there any way to counter the epidemic of topsoil erosion that is plaguing farmers here in the U.S. and around the world? – Mary. R., Sarasota, FL Topsoil holds a balance of organic matter, air, water and minerals and as such is […]

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Are carbon capture technologies pie in the sky or really feasible as a global warming mitigation technique?– Paul C., Scranton, PA The short answer is … we’ll see. To understand how to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from our atmosphere, it is important to […]

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I know that upgrading the energy efficiency of my home will make it less expensive to heat or cool, but will it also raise its market value significantly? – J.B.M., St. Louis, MO That depends on your definition of “significant!” According to a […]

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that koalas are on the verge of extinction? What is being done to help this species survive? – May Jenkins, Jericho, NY Despite their status as icons of biodiversity, koalas have been in steady decline for two decades. Yet the […]

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How are reptiles faring these days in the face of climate change and other environmental threats? – L.M. Smithner, Floral Park, NY Reptiles, like other animals and plants, face growing threats as human influence on the environment increases. Certain reptiles are especially threatened; […]

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Are oil companies actually taking steps to cut emissions overall or are their claims mostly just “greenwashing”?– J.B.S., Waukesha, WI It’s no secret that the climate crisis is intensifying and the world is looking for solutions. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) […]

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Why is lithium mining so bad for the environment? – Janet B., Floral Park NY Lithium is called “white gold” for good reason: the metal’s value has been growing exponentially over the last several years, in large part because it is an essential […]

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Does all the pet waste American dogs and cats leave behind outside have an effect (positively or negatively) on the environment?– Mary C., Seattle, WA Dog and cat waste may seem harmless, but the reality is that your pet’s poop can be very […]