Questions and Answers About Our Environment
Dear EarthTalk: What are the big delivery companies like FedEx and UPS doing to green their truck fleets and operations in general — Mitchell Glaser, Overland Park, KS Package delivery companies like FedEx and UPS have come a long way in a relatively short time regarding sustainability, but they still[...]
Dear EarthTalk: What is the “de-extinction” movement all about? — Bill Mitchell, New York, NY De-extinction—bringing back extinct animal and plant species—is a term that conservation biologists and environmentalists have been bandying about for a decade or so. But only recently have advances in genetic sequencing and molecular biology transformed[...]
Dear Earth-talk: I like the feel of carpeting, but I’m concerned about all the chemicals. What are some good non-chemical (but still soft!) options? —Jennifer Jones, Madison, WI Modern day carpets, in all their plush and stain-resistant glory, are wonders of technology and help make our homes and workplaces more[...]
Dear EarthTalk: There’s been a lot of coverage on the topic of organic foods and how they aren’t actually any healthier than conventional foods. Is this true? — Gina Thompson, Salem, OR. There is no doubt that organic foods are healthier—for our bodies individually as well as for the environment—than[...]
On February 18, a bill that would legalize growing hemp in Kentucky for industrial use cleared a state legislative committee with a unanimous vote following testimonies by Senator Rand Paul and state Representatives John Yarmuth and Thomas Massie. “We’re just very happy and excited and very appreciative of the state[...]
