As I mentioned back in September, The Nature Conservancy takes millions in corporate donations from polluters to fund their “enviro” activities. After writing them for quite some time I was finally sent a document listing some of their biggest donors for 2009, a list which included Monsanto, Shell, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Nestle, and Altria. But one [...]
Dear EarthTalk: Can you explain what desertification is and why it is an important environmental issue? Desertification is the degradation of land in already dry parts of the globe that results from various factors, including natural climate changes as well as human activity. As the name connotes it is the expansion of desert-like conditions which [...]
After being away for a few weeks, it feels good to be back in California and 70 degree weather. So very glad I missed that second big blizzard back east the other day! On to the Reads… Even at the highest levels of sustainability and efficiency, is it reasonable to label a huge home “green?” [...]
I just came across this company called ReBinder that makes binders, CD Sleeves, notebooks, labels, folders, and tabbed dividers out of recycled paper. But I think the coolest thing they have is a recycled paper business card made of 100% recycled paper in a natural brown cardstock. All you have to do is download their [...]
As children, most of our parents constantly told us to clean up after ourselves. To put our toys away, to make our beds, to wipe up the spilled paint all over the kitchen table — we always had a little voice over our shoulder reminding us that it’s necessary to clean up your own messes. [...]
Dear EarthTalk: Are Atlantic bluefin tuna really about to go extinct? What are the contributing factors and what is being done to try to head off this tragedy? According to many marine biologists, Atlantic bluefin tuna, one of three closely related bluefin tuna species, are in danger of going extinct within a decade if the [...]
These days it seems like going green has become a hot commodity, and it’s about time too! Companies and businesses all around the globe are searching for ways to cut back on energy and wasteful consumption in order to protect our environment and its inhabitants. It’s an extremely important concept that has taken far too [...]
