Ecology
Global Warming- Sunspots or Man?
Some skeptics of human-induced climate change blame global warming on natural variations in the sun’s output due to sunspots and/or solar wind.
Jun 21, 2009, 23:23 PST
Ecology
Sun-Protective Clothing
* Is there really such a thing as “sun-protective clothing?” If so, does it mean I can dispense with oily sunscreens once and for all?
Apr 9, 2009, 14:33 PST
Ecology
Global Warming - Truth or Fiction?
I keep meeting people who say that human-induced global warming is only theory, that just as many scientists doubt it as believe it. Can you settle the score?
Apr 5, 2009, 13:56 PST
Ecology
Urban Wind Turbines
A fan of Buckminster Fuller, Professor Bill Becker decided there must be a better way to design wind turbines; one that would allow them to be used in urban environments where the wind is erratic and dangerous.
Mar 23, 2009, 16:53 PST
Ecology
Alternative fuels may drain dwindling water supplies
As the search for new fuels intensifies, researchers in Texas report that switching to certain alternative fuels to power cars, trucks, and SUVs may require the use of much more water than conventional petroleum-based gasoline and diesel.
Oct 15, 2008, 12:50 PST
Ecology
Can Compact Flourescent Bulbs Cause Headaches?
Can those energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs that are popular now cause headaches because of the flickering they do? I converted my whole house over last fall and both my kids were complaining of headaches on and off.
Aug 14, 2008, 20:38 PST
Ecology
Is the Ocean's Destruction Reversible?
Researchers say there is six times more plastic than plankton in the ocean. Have we damaged the ocean to the point that it can no longer recover?
Aug 5, 2008, 21:02 PST
Ecology
Check Your Water Sense
Think you know everything about water? Take the quiz and learn how to save water, then study the lesson plan on simple things we can do to save water every day.
Jul 29, 2008, 09:17 PST
Ecology
Green Commuting
Goodyear, AZ implements a new express bus to downtown Phoenix to save local commuters time and money, while saving the environment.
Jul 25, 2008, 20:48 PST
Ecology
Green Roofs
How can you modify a roof to provide an environmental benefit?
Jul 20, 2008, 21:03 PST
Ecology
Autism and the Environment
What’s going on with all the cases of autism cropping up and no one seems to know why? It stands to reason it must be something (or some things) environmental, yet every study allegedly turns up no conclusion...
Jul 6, 2008, 20:31 PST
Ecology
Corn Based Plastics
What are the environmental pros and cons of corn-based plastic as an alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastic?
Jun 29, 2008, 20:53 PST
Ecology
Cogeneration - Recycled Energy
Cogeneration—also known as combined heat and power, distributed generation, or recycled energy—is the simultaneous production of two or more forms of energy from a single fuel source.
Jun 24, 2008, 21:24 PST
Ecology
Getting Rid of Carpenter Ants without Dangerous Pesticides
How to get rid of carpenter ants without dangerous pesticides.
Jun 24, 2008, 21:11 PST
Ecology
Water Conservation Tips in a Drought
It's easy to take for granted a resource that is abundantly available in our daily lives. But the ease with which we can access this vital commodity often obscures the reality that it is in fact a limited resource.
Jun 16, 2008, 19:18 PST
Ecology
Bugged By Global Warming
Bugs. They want us to eat bugs. I speak of a recent article in Time that explains why eating bugs is good for the environment...
Jun 16, 2008, 18:43 PST
Ecology
Scientists Sign Petition Opposing Global Warming Alarmism
As the Senate prepares for floor debate on global warming legislation, the list of scientist signatories to the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine’s petition against global warming alarmism is growing by about 35 signatures every day, announced OISM’s Art Robinson.
Jun 2, 2008, 20:45 PST
Ecology
Coral Reefs at the Academy of Sciences
If you’re looking for something that’s going to be a spectacular sight, the coral tank at the new California Academy of Sciences building is soon going to have something that will fit the bill inside their walls.
May 27, 2008, 19:29 PST
Ecology
China's Olympics Going Green
The 2008 Summer Olympics in China are drawing a lot of attention right now for political reasons. I’ve heard, though, that one ray of light is China’s effort to make the event as green as possible. What’s going on in that regard?
May 26, 2008, 09:21 PST
Ecology
Bottled Water Backlash
Bottled water is out, and tap water is in, says the May/June 2008 cover story of E – The Environmental Magazine (now posted at: www.emagazine.com). Call it reverse snob appeal. These days, it’s the tap water enthusiasts, concerned about the environment, who get to act self-righteous. Just like it has become cool to bring your own cloth bags to the grocery store and your own mug to the coffee shop, the reusable water bottle is the hip, new eco-accessory.
May 7, 2008, 22:37 PST
Ecology
Low Environmental Impact Seafood
How can I find out which seafood to avoid if I am concerned about lessening my impact on the environment and avoiding consuming unhealthy pollutants?
Apr 6, 2008, 17:04 PST
Ecology
Measure Your Environmental Impact
One of the first things you have to do before you can address a problem like global warming to get some sort of an idea of how severe the problem is. In this case, what is your impact on CO2 emissions?
Mar 31, 2008, 10:30 PST
Ecology
Turn Out Your Lights Tonight For Earth Hour
Participate in Earth Hour on March 29th, 2008 by turning off your lights for one hour from 8PM to 9PM. When this took place in Sidney, Australia in 2007 the reduction in greenhouse gases was equivalent to taking 48,000 cars off the road.
Mar 29, 2008, 12:00 PST
Ecology
Urban Parrot Colonies
At least three dozen different parrot species are now considered threatened or endangered in their quickly shrinking native tropical and sub-tropical habitats (mostly in South America). As such, the health of wild flocks in the U.S. and other developed countries around the world may well be key to preserving these birds that could otherwise go extinct.
Mar 22, 2008, 15:24 PST
Ecology
Recycling Old Clothes
The typical U.S. city with 50,000 residents has to pay (with local tax dollars) for the handling and disposal of some 3,000 tons of textiles every year. The shame of such waste is that textiles are so easy to recycle or otherwise find new uses for.
Mar 22, 2008, 15:11 PST
Ecology
Earth-friendly Chocolate
I heard a reference to “Earth-friendly chocolate” and was wondering about what goes into chocolate that would raise environmental concerns? -- Ben M., Providence, RI
Feb 3, 2008, 19:33 PST
Ecology
What is the status of sharks around the world?
Humans do a lot more damage to shark populations than vice versa. Marine biologists report that sharks are in rapid decline around the world. In the North Atlantic Ocean, shark populations have declined more than 50 percent over the past 20 years alone, with some species now nearing extinction.
Jan 26, 2008, 11:11 PST
Ecology
How do Carbon Offsets Work?
Carbon offsets are monies that consumers and businesses pay voluntarily to compensate for the greenhouse gas emissions they generate directly by driving, flying, running the air conditioning and otherwise using non-renewable energy.
Jan 13, 2008, 00:25 PST
Ecology
How much of an effect, if any, does the carbon dioxide in carbonated beverages have on global warming?
A typical 12-ounce can of soda contains up to six grams (.013 pounds) of carbon dioxide (CO2) gas, which either escapes into the atmosphere from the liquid upon opening, or from your body after you consume the contents. So yes, drinking carbonated beverages does contribute to your “carbon footprint,” but only ever so slightly.
Dec 27, 2007, 15:13 PST
Ecology
Living Roof Takes the California Academy of Sciences Green
The new California Academy of Sciences is slated to open in October 2008 with an advanced green architecture design featuring an amazing living roof. The entire complex was designed by Renzo Piano with ecology in mind, but the living roof is one of its most intriguing features.
Dec 17, 2007, 14:31 PST
Ecology
Paper and The Environment
Dear EarthTalk: I would think that the glossy paper used by most magazines is bad for the environment, yet most publishers still use it, even the outdoors and environmental titles. What’s the scoop? Is paper made glossy by using chemicals that are not safe? -- Kellina H., via e-mail
Nov 4, 2007, 05:51 PST
Ecology
Water Conservation Tips
When your community is struggling with an extended drought like California has, many communities urge voluntary conservation measures. Many of these conservation campaigns encourage every person to work to save just 20 gallons of water each day.
Oct 9, 2007, 22:15 PST
Ecology
Biodiversity Hotspots
Around the world there are locations that have been identified as biodiversity hotspots. This means that each of these regions have an unusually high number of endemic (native) species, and at the same time, they have lost more than 70% of their local habitats.
Sep 17, 2006, 19:16 PST
Ecology
Ecology - Online Study Program
This particular set of study tools for science, specifically on ecology, presented by The Reindeer Company from Boulder, Colorado, is simply incredible.
Sep 17, 2006, 18:35 PST
Ecology
The Owls of Harry Potter
The use of owls as mail carriers in the Harry Potter movies has sparked interest in these undervalued animals. [ Read
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Sep 16, 2006, 19:42 PST
Ecology
Endangered Species - The Wild Thornberrys
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Explore the endangered species of the world with this special multi-subject lesson plan.
Film: The Wild Thornberrys
Sep 16, 2006, 18:50 PST
Ecology
Cocoa & Biodiversity
The growing of cocoa trees has become and important strategy in tropical sustainable growth ecology.
Sep 15, 2006, 19:24 PST
Ecology
Ecology and Chicken Feathers
Have you ever stopped to think about how many chicken feathers are generated by all the chickens that we eat in the United States? This site gave us a different look at that issue...
Sep 11, 2006, 19:00 PST
Ecology
Mesoamerica Burning
The rich diversity of wildlife in southern Mexico and Central America is in peril. Local governments are using satellites to get a grip on a vast "corridor" system of protected lands.
Sep 10, 2006, 15:56 PST
Ecology
Mount Saint Helens - VolcanoCam
With the eruption of Mount Saint Helens imminent according to experts, this gives us the opportunity to study various effects of volcanic activity.
Sep 10, 2006, 08:54 PST
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