Dear EarthTalk: What is the current status of whales? How effective is the International Whaling Commission and which countries are involved in illegal whaling? Some larger whale species have been recovering since the dark days before the whaling industry was regulated, but the majority of cetaceans, that is, the distinct order of marine mammals consisting [...]
As you read this, I should be about 1/2 way home, somewhere in the middle of the country. So if you see a gray Subaru with NM plates, be sure to say hi! Nathan Winters rode his bike across America this summer to raise money for The Nature Conservancy and raise awareness for climate change [...]
I don’t know about you, but still enjoy sitting on the couch and reading a good magazine. I will never be a Kindle owner because I already spend way too much time with electronics and want to enjoy my leisure time away from them! I do read every magazine cover to cover that enters my [...]
Guest post by Joe Wright from PolarSolar Out here in sunny California, 90% of the population pays to truck, pipe, and burn natural gas from out-of-state to heat the water used in the home (Over 85% comes from out of state, much of it coming all the way from west Texas). The conventional storage water [...]
Dear EarthTalk: I ride my bike to work along busy urban streets. Should I be worried about inhaling pollutants from vehicle emissions and other sources? The short answer is, yes, probably. Cars, trucks and buses emit considerable amounts of airborne pollution as they make their ways along city streets and highways. The fine particles, nitrogen [...]
I will be headed back east in the next week for the holidays, so posting will probably be a little sporadic once I hit the road and spend time with family. Just an FYI. Oh, and if you are still in need of picking up any gifts for friends and family, be sure to check [...]
