EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that China and other nations have gone gangbusters with reforestation projects that are ambitious enough to have a significant impact on cutting carbon emissions. Why aren’t we also doing this here in the U.S.? — Mickie Infurcia, Hamden, CT A recent […]
Why You Should do an EV Conversion of your Old Car {EarthTalk Q&A}
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I saw a news item about overhauling classic old cars with electric engines, and wondering if this can be done with any old car, such as my 1999 Subaru Outback? If this is feasible, maybe I should reconsider my plan of trading up […]
Essential Zero Waste Kitchen Items for Everyday Use
Who doesn’t want a zero garbage kitchen? This is a rhetorical question, of course. But what I’ve noticed is that most people seem to be intimidated by the phrase ‘zero waste.’ First of all, zero waste doesn’t mean absolutely zero waste. That’s literally not possible, so don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Secondly, every […]
The Carbon Footprint of What’s on Our Plate
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What is a low-carbon diet and is it good for losing weight or is it only about saving the planet? — Jane Monroe, Scranton, PA Not to be confused with a “low-carb” diet, which involves avoiding carbohydrates (bread, rice, pasta) as a way to […]
13 Linen Dresses To Help You Conquer Soaring Temperatures
Summer days have been getting hotter and hotter, and what can a person to do to cope other than dress more comfortably and drink loads of fluids? Isn’t there any simple modern women’s clothing that can solve the double problem of heat and sustainable sourcing? Well, you could spend your days naked, but the alternative […]
Is Air Pollution Making Us Dumb? {EarthTalk Q&A}
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I heard a pundit on TV say that the way we can “Make America Great Again” is by reducing air pollution as it’s making us dumb. Is there any truth to this? — Jane V., via e-mail Unfortunately, for the 40 percent of […]
18 Non Toxic Perfumes to Complete your Natural Routine
Fragrance is such a personal thing. It’s something that can make a huge impact. I’m sure you can remember specific smells from specific places, moods or times in your life. It invokes memories that can transport you into the past. It brings in memories of spring, of old notebooks, of grandma’s warm, eau de Parfum-laced […]
How Badly has Overfishing Affected the Oceans? {EarthTalk Q&A}
Dear EarthTalk: There’s a lot of talk about overfishing and pollution wreaking havoc in marine ecosystems, but has anyone actually studied if there is less wildlife in the oceans these days? — Melissa Cassidy, Raleigh, NC Environmental advocates do spend a lot of time harping about threats to our oceans, but sadly for all of us […]
How I Successfully Switched to a Non Toxic Deodorant
This is a topic that most people would hesitate to discuss. Using deodorants, and switching to a natural, non toxic deodorant. But this is not just a personal body care issue, it’s also a hygiene issue. I remember a good friend of mine called me a hippie in grad school, because I wasn’t as into […]
The Growth of the Zero Waste Grocery Store {EarthTalk Q&A}
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard about “Zero Waste” grocery stores in Europe where everything is sold in bulk and customers bring and fill up their own reusable containers and bags. When will we get some of these here on this “side of the pond”? […]