Dear EarthTalk: Now Trump is going to allow the importing of elephant "trophies" after all! Where do things stand overall now in the fight to protect endangered species, especially as wildlife now also face...
Dear EarthTalk: Can you settle this age-old question for me once and for all: Is it greener to take showers or baths? And how can I save water either way? -- Tim Jackson, Queensbury,...
Dear EarthTalk: I always assumed the train was the greenest form of mass transit, but a friend told me I would be better off taking the bus. Could this be true? -- Jane McNeil,...
Rowdy, a 27-year-old dressage disciplined horse, greets me for his treatments and his owner sees his comfort and relaxed nature return afterwards. She also notes the return of his enthusiasm for entering the arena...
Nutrition and exercise play such a huge role in health, not just for humans, but for animals, as well. Our pets rely on us to make the right decisions for their health throughout their...
It all started five years ago when Milo, our beloved Bichon, began showing signs of slowing down. At that time, he was 10 years old.
Mom, at 75 years of age, lived upstairs in a...
Have you heard stories about the family pet biting someone, or perhaps you’ve been bitten yourself? It’s a sad and stressful event when your beloved Fido takes a bite out of someone. These are a...
Our beloved animals on this planet have been a source of unconditional love, joy and wellness since the beginning of time.
When Power Versus Force was written by David Hawkins in the '90s, the...
Our new adventure as foster parents to a Golden Retriever has taken on many strides. We have accomplished the journey of, first of all, finding a lab who looked and behaved much like our...
Dear EarthTalk: It's obvious that our cars are getting greener every year, but what about 18 wheelers? -- Pauline McRae, Sebastian, FL
We all rely on heavy duty trucks to haul as much as 80...
Dear EarthTalk: How can we keep our kids safe from environmental hazards all around us in our everyday lives? -- Jennifer Nichols, Wareham, MA
Children are affected by the same environmental hazards as adults, only...
On a crisp fall afternoon, I joined 15 people and followed Therapeutic Coach Lisa Kuchinski into a corral with a dozen horses and one bouncy, excited dog. Lisa talks and walks with passionate purpose,...
Dear EarthTalk: Even though I know a vegetarian diet is better for the environment, I love cheeseburgers and a good steak every now and then. If I stick to grass-fed beef, can I live...
EarthMentor David Nelson will lead a one-of-a-kind nature experience from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 at one of his favorite nature centers in the Twin Cities -- Tamarack in White Bear Township --...
Dear EarthTalk: Was Hurricane Harvey caused by global warming? -- Tom Dell, Bern, NC
The short answer is no. No single hurricane or weather event can be directly linked to the general phenomena known as...
Dear EarthTalk: What exactly is Al Gore's Climate Reality Project and how does it work to train activists?
-- Kelly G., Washington, D.C.
The Climate Reality Project (CRP) is a non-profit launched in 2011 by Nobel...
Dear EarthTalk: Is the federal government's decision to take Yellowstone's grizzlies off of the endangered species list good news or bad news for the iconic bear? -- Jeffrey Elder, Los Angeles, CA
It depends who...