Guest Commentary

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.