Environmentalists are hopeful that Pope Leo will carry on and expand the sustainability initiatives started by Pope Francis.

The ubiquity of processed foods in the U.S. and elsewhere is not just a problem for human health but also for the ...

Researchers working to harness lave flows into livable green structures may be onto something in thinking about buildings of the ...

Swapping in organic toothpaste, swapping out mercury fillings, going paperless — there are lots of ways dentists can make their dental practices greener. EarthTalk is the 501(c) non-profit behind ...

“Whiskey is for drinking and water is worth fighting for.” ...

I have a vivid memory as a child while living in Brooklyn, New York in the 1970’s. I’m in the car with my family and we’re driving along the Belt Parkway when suddenly the vehicle fills up with a ...

Dear EarthTalk: Is it OK for the environment to use an electric bug zapper to keep the mosquitoes at bay in summer? —Beth L., Medford, MA While electric bug zappers do kill some adult mosquitoes, at ...

Tarot card and psychic readings are hard for most to decide on because of how confusing they can be. They are similar in a way, but they also have slight differences which make them unique from each ...

This narrative will consist mostly of charts. To begin, let’s review how carbon dioxide emissions have evolved since 1880 when the industrial revolution in the U.S. began in earnest. Cumulative ...

Trump is considering slashing federal rules that protect North Atlantic right whales from the leading causes of their decline: deadly ship strikes and entanglement in commercial fishing gear. Credit: ...

The nail care industry is booming. Global market projections will near $11 billion by 2027. But beneath the glossy finish of a manicure or pedicure may lie health and environmental concerns. Many ...

Air quality has never been better across the United States, but some communities still struggle with bad air days. Credit: Daniil Vishnevskiy, Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: How is air quality across the ...