EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What exactly is gravity energy storage and why are some environmentalists so bullish on it? — James McIntosh, New York, NY Gravity energy storage, whereby engineers harness the energy in gravitational forces by connecting the momentum generated to the electric grid, is a…
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Climate Change For Young Folks
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Any ideas on how to talk to my kids about climate change? — J. Rowe, Alea, HI As our understanding of the human-caused effects on our environment deepens, we find ourselves changing our habits, but we also carry the responsibility of preparing the…
Goodbye, Nemo
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How are the world’s coral reefs doing these days? I haven’t heard much about them lately despite all the recent talk about climate change’s ill effects. – Jo. S., Bowie, MD Coral reefs are being hit by climate change in just about every…
Sustainable at Home
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I’m looking to furnish my new apartment and wondering if you could point me toward some sustainable options? — B.C., New York, NY In the U.S., sustainable living has gained momentum in recent years as more and more Americans make conscious…
In search of…environmental podcasts?
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are some of the leading environmental podcasts out there these days? — Jane Mitchell, Boise, ID Given the popularity of podcasts these days, it’s no surprise that several have popped up on environmental topics. Whether you are interested in green tech, environmental…
My hybrid car is good for the planet, right?
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: As millions and millions of electric car batteries start to reach the end of their useful lives, how can we avoid an e-waste apocalypse? — W. Alexander, San Francisco, CA Record-breaking electric car sales confirm that the future of electric transport is here….
Save the earth one meal at a time
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I’ve recently been really into salads and have been wondering does my consumption of more salads and less meat help fight climate change? — Penelope Marie, via e-mail Prioritizing salads is indeed a step forward, as meat and animal products lead to pollution…
It’s a dirty old world sometimes
EarthTalk® –What’s up with all the debate lately as to the flow allowed in new showerheads? — Bill G., New York, NY From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine The shower is a place of rejuvenation and relaxation for many of us, but it is also a big water hog, accounting for roughly…
EarthTalk® – The Wolf Isn’t Always a Villain
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is the recent lifting of quota restrictions on wolf hunting in Montana north of Yellowstone National Park a threat to the reintroduced wolf population there? — J. W., Bend, OR When the last gray wolf in Yellowstone National Park was gunned down in 1926,…
EarthTalk® – Who’s making the biggest mess?
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Do wealthy people generate more pollution and/or carbon emissions than the less fortunate? — George P., Greenwich, CT In a word, yes. The richest 10 percent of humanity was responsible for 52 percent of global emissions between 1990 and 2015, according to a 2020…