How many earths does it take to support your lifestyle? If everyone lived the lifestyle of the average American we would need 5 planets to support us all. Yes, FIVE planets. According to the Global Footprint Network, it now takes the Earth one year and six months to regenerate what we use in a year, [...]
Dear EarthTalk: What’s being done to green up professional sports? I know that the last two Olympic Games both made some effort, but are there others? The last two Olympics were indeed greener than any before, but environmental awareness isn’t limited to the realm of international amateur competition. In fact, in just the last few [...]
I just loved this article so I wanted to reprint it here for you guys. Great stuff. – D From the point of view of many humans, the term “natural disaster” is a convenient scapegoat because it allow a person (or a whole nation) to blame nature for their own poor planning. Wherever we find [...]
Dear EarthTalk: What is happening to update and reform the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, which I understand is considerably outdated and actually permits the use of thousands of chemicals that have never been adequately tested for safety? According to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a leading environmental research and advocacy organization, upwards [...]
Even though there is a scientific consensus around the fact that global warming is, in fact, happening, there are still a lot of people that think it is all a load of bunk. As far back as 2003, the World Meteorological Organization “highlighted record extremes in weather and climate occurring all over the world in [...]
The other day in the LA Times I came across a great idea that I wish I had thought of — a company that rents Christmas trees. A company in Redondo Beach, CA rents out potted conifers to those looking to reduce their footprint during the Christmas season, and customers can even rent the same [...]
You are the only one who can make a difference. Sure, there are lots of “you” out there, but each person individually is responsible for making the changes necessary to clean up our planet. Our government isn’t going to do it for you, as evidenced by Obama’s lack of followup on campaign promises about the [...]
