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Dear EarthTalk: Is so-called “Off-Earth manufacturing” really the environmental panacea that Jeff Bezos and other proponents say it is?
— M. Traney, Smithfield, R.I.
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard Americans waste huge amounts of water and energy getting their clothes clean and dry. Do you have any tips for greening the laundry process?
— B. Jones, Troy, N.Y.
Dear EarthTalk: What are the environmental pros and cons of so many of us relying on GPS apps (Waze, Google Maps, etc.) to get around these days?
— B. Rogers, Newark, N.J.
Jobs. They are the primary focus of the Federal Reserve Bank, the Biden Administration, the Republican opposition and most U.S. corporations. Supposedly, with all this high-powered attention, we still can’t find enough workers to fill all the positions available. Has anyone questioned why?
Dear EarthTalk: What is a so-called “passive solar” house and can I retrofit my existing house accordingly?
— Bill C., Raleigh, N.C.
As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, there’s a sense of relief and optimism that things will return to normal. Long-awaited family gatherings, birthday parties and graduation ceremonies are finally happening in person.
Dear EarthTalk: What exactly is “climate feminism?” — Jim M., Lorton, Va.
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the latest on hydrogen powered fuel cells? Not long ago they were touted as the energy source of the future, but news has been scant of late.
— J. Gorman,
Columbia, S.C.
Dear EarthTalk: Is there scientific basis to the assertion that global warming is affecting our ability to make decisions and lowering our collective intelligence? — P.D., Sacramento, Calif.
When government fails, it’s the rare public official who says, “Oops. My fault.”
That’s human nature, particularly for officials in the public eye who may have to run for office again. No one wants to be held directly responsible for letting the public down.
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