EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Why is lithium mining so bad for the environment? — Jane B., Atlanta, GA Lithium is called “white gold” for good reason: the metal’s value has been growing exponentially over the last several years, in large part because it is an essential component of…
Month: May 2022
Writing Advice from Lauren Carr
Lauren Carr has written over twenty-five novels in a multitude of genres, so you can be sure she knows something about what it takes to maintain a writing career. In addition to all the other hats she wears, Lauren took time to offer up some helpful advice to writers here. Thanks so much, Lauren! What…
Creating friendlier skies
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: You hear a lot about electric cars and trucks these days, but has there been any carbon-saving innovation lately in trains and even planes? — Michael C., Summit, NJ Many environmentalists consider travel an environmental “sin” given the carbon emissions generated by the cars,…
Green sails in the sunset
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Since when did cargo ships start using wind power (again)? Does this save us from a lot of carbon emissions? — Bill H. Elizabeth, NJ To many, sailboats invoke either the 18th century “Age of Sail” or preppy regattas. But some environmentalists and engineers…
Arthur Herbert ~ Three Questions & a Cover
Three Questions and a Cover — a short interview with one of my favorite authors, along with one of the author’s covers. I know you’re going to love reading this interview with Arthur Herbert almost as much as you’re going to love his new book, The Bones of Amoret. Thanks for being so generous with…
Ocean front property may be closer than you think.
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are the most recent projections about sea level rise around the world as a result of climate change? And is there any hope of turning back the tide if we rein in emissions as planned under the current iteration of the Paris agreement?…
