Happy Herald - Earth Talk Q & A https://www.happyherald.com/articles.sec-8487-1-earth-talk-q-a.html <![CDATA[DEAR EARTH TALK:]]> Why do some wild animals live in cities more than in rural areas?]]> <![CDATA[DEAR EARTH TALK:]]> Are prairie dogs threatened or endangered these days?]]> <![CDATA[DEAR EARTH TALK:]]> Is leisure travel so bad for the planet that we are all better off just staying home?]]> <![CDATA[DEAR EARTH TALK:]]> Now that we are a few decades into the process of removing dams, how are the fish ecosystems doing? - H.F., Boulder, CO]]> <![CDATA[DEAR EARTH TALK:]]> Glass recycling has long been touted as a sustainable way to reduce waste and conserve resources. ]]> <![CDATA[Earth Talk]]> <![CDATA[DEAR EARTH TALK:]]> Since the start of her political career, Kamala Harris has repeatedly proven her commitment to a wide variety of ecological matters]]> <![CDATA[DEAR EARTH TALK:]]> How can homeowners make their homes greener and more efficient to cash in on rebates and incentives available under Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act?]]> <![CDATA[DEAR EARTH TALK:]]> In recent years, the wildfires incidents have intensified, driven by factors including climate change, land use patterns and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.]]> <![CDATA[DEAR EARTH TALK:]]> The American Climate Corps (ACC) marks a significant step in the U.S. approach to climate change]]> <![CDATA[DEAR EARTH TALK:]]> Which of the big tech companies are considered the greenest now?]]> <![CDATA[DEAR EARTH TALK:]]> Why are conventional toothpaste tubes not eco-friendly? What better alternatives are out there?]]> <![CDATA[DEAR EARTH TALK:]]> I’m alarmed that a cement plant plans expansion behind our home. What are the potential health and environmental impacts of such a facility?]]> <![CDATA[DEAR EARTH TALK:]]> In the West Texas town of Sweetwater, about 40 miles west of Abilene on Interstate 20, there is a field filled to the brim with unwanted wind turbine blades. The first of these blades were deposited in 2017 and over the years the blades have accumulated to cover over 30 acres of land.]]> <![CDATA[DEAR EARTH TALK:]]> I’ve been hearing a lot of negative things about electric vehicles lately. Is the bloom off the rose? ]]> <![CDATA[DEAR EARTH TALK:]]> In recent years, there has been a global movement to pressure corporations into becoming more eco-friendly. One of the most frequent measures taken by these companies is limiting the use of single-use plastics and replacing them with so-called compostable plastics.]]> <![CDATA[DEAR EARTH TALK:]]> Firescaping involves designing a landscape to fireproof a property while maintaining aesthetic appeal.]]> <![CDATA[DEAR EARTH TALK:]]> Do mainstream laundry soaps contain chemicals that are bad for human health and/or the environment? Are any brands safer than others in this regard?]]> <![CDATA[DEAR EARTH TALK:]]> CleanRobotics has created a receptacle named TrashBot that uses imaging, AI algorithms, and robotics to detect and sort waste as it is being thrown away. This prevents contamination and makes the sorting process easier down the line.]]> <![CDATA[DEAR EARTH TALK:]]> Sustainable parenting isn’t easy given all the ways modern society has become largely a profusion of disposable products. Besides making conscious decisions about the products you buy, you also have to think about teaching your kids to do the right thing – and you can never start too early.]]>