environment

Dear EarthTalk:

I am sickened by all the death, destruction and misery resulting from the West Coast wildfires, but aren't these blazes actually beneficial to the environment?

B.T., Helena, MT

Storm and hurricane names have run out for the 2020 season, with more storms on the way.

Could waste from mining operations be used to absorb carbon dioxide from the air?

United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to extend a drilling ban in the Gulf of Mexico for 10 years.

Some major oil companies are responding to the increase in electric vehicles by adding quick charging stations to their offerings.

The Trump administration is opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas leasing - a step that's as much about politics as it is about energy.

Dear EarthTalk:

I'm wondering what President Trump's perspective is on our environment? He doesn't seem to be doing much about preserving it let alone healing it?

Sheila Kaye, via e-mail

Dear EarthTalk:

If we lived in underground buildings (and cities), would it be better for the environment overall?

Marty M., Hoboken, NJ

Elon Musk has a plan to launch thousands of satellites to provide internet access. What are the environmental impacts?

What is it about waterfalls that can help improve moods?