EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I feel weird asking, but is there an environmental bright side to the spread of the Coronavirus? And is there an environmental cause of the pandemic? — Jane K., Miami, FL Coronavirus has killed thousands of people and sickened hundreds of thousands (if […]
The Best Yoga Channels on YouTube for a Home Practice
You’re feeling stressed, you’re likely cooped up (and claustrophobic, if you’re like me), and you’re more than a bit worried. This is a great time to start a yoga practice! Head to the best yoga channels on YouTube, and let the sessions calm you down and stretch those tense muscles out. As many of us […]
Sweden’s Trash Incinerators – A Replicable Technology?
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that Sweden incinerates most of its trash. Why don’t we do more of this in the U.S., given that we’re running out of landfill space? –– Oscar Gentry, New Bern, NC Sweden does burn the vast majority […]
Sustainable Yoga Mats For a Mindful Practice (12 Brands!)
Yoga enthusiasts always on the lookout for the best mat for your practice – this post is going to be great for you. While doing yoga doesn’t strictly require a mat, it’s best to have one to use as support, for comfort and to reduce the risk of injuring yourself. Low-slip yoga mats will also […]
Can Edible Bugs Replace Meat In Our Diet?
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is switching out meat for edible bugs to satisfy our protein needs a viable way to ratchet down our carbon emissions and overall environmental impact? — J. Cruz., Gary, IN It’s true that humans’ affinity for meat—especially beef, lamb, pork and to a […]
Are Vertical Farms “Better” Than Traditional Farms?
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear Earthtalk: What advantages do so-called “vertical farms” have over traditional gardens and farms? — Sylvia Pleasant, Washington, DC When Dickson Despommier’s book The Vertical Farm: Feeding the World in the 21st Century was first published, there were no vertical farms. Now, it’s an exciting movement in U.S. […]
Sustainable Yoga Wear for a Mindful Practice (Leggings for Yoga)
A key part of the yoga experience is comfortable clothing. And if you’re looking for sustainable yoga clothing, then you’re in luck: this post is all about that. These sustainable yoga wear brands are the right balance of comfort and eco-friendly. Ideal to hone your downward dog in. Yoga has just exploded in the last […]
How My Car’s Idling Contributes to the Atmosphere’s Carbon Burden
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Every day when I pick up my kids at school, all the parents wait in their cars with the engines running. Does this car idling contribute to the atmosphere’s carbon burden or am I being a worry wart over nothing? — Mary B., […]
Smart Financial Planning for 2020 and Beyond (Booklist)
Smart financial planning. It’s super important, but did anyone mention that to you in school? Most of us seem to have grown up blissfully unaware of the role that smart money management plays in life, and while we may have lost out on some opportunities due to uninformed decisions, it’s never to late to catch […]
Healthy Non-Stick Cookware for Your Kitchen
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I’m in the market for a new set of non-stick cookware for my kitchen, and I’m wondering which type is healthiest? — Rose Castillo, Santa Fe, NM Non-stick cookware cleans very easily and some health-conscious cooks appreciate that it requires less cooking oil […]