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The EPA removed a kid-friendly web page on climate change.

EPA takes down climate change site for kids

05/22/2017 - 08:45

Dear EarthTalk: I understand that the Trump administration has been busy pulling information about climate change and other environmental issues off of the EPA’s website. What kinds of information and data are no longer accessible?

Students learn different ways to communicate with Pokémon Go.

Pokémon Go builds communications skills

05/15/2017 - 13:07

The wildly popular Pokémon Go game is designed to help students exercise, but it may build communications skills as well.

Companies are turning out solar panels that blend with the roof.

New solar roof systems on the horizon

05/14/2017 - 22:00

Dear EarthTalk: Why do rooftop solar panels have to be so big and unsightly? Are there any better-looking alternatives out there?

Fuel cell cars may soon be a reality nationwide.

Is a fuel cell car in your future?

05/07/2017 - 22:39

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that fuel cell cars are finally available for mainstream drivers in the U.S.?

Should religious institutions take part in partisan politics?

Tax restrictions eased for religious groups

05/04/2017 - 16:52

President Donald Trump today signed an executive order weakening enforcement of a long-established law that kept tax-exempt religious and charitable institutions out of partisan politics.

$Is extracting lithium worse than fracking?$

Is extracting lithium worse than fracking?

04/30/2017 - 21:22

Dear EarthTalk: Is the extraction of lithium for lithium-ion batteries really worse for the environment than fracking?

Pesticides helps with crop production, but there's a downside.

Are pesticides worth the environmental risk?

04/24/2017 - 20:16

Dear EarthTalk: Even though pesticides may take an environmental toll, isn’t it worth it given how many more mouths we can feed thanks to their use?

Scientists use pictures to tell warming story

04/20/2017 - 10:30

Earth Day is April 22, and this year the adage, a picture is worth a thousand words, tells the story of climate change.

Leonardo DiCaprio is known for environmental activism.

Who are the pro-environment celebrities?

04/18/2017 - 13:09

Dear EarthTalk: Who are some of the greener movie stars out there today and what are they doing to fight for the planet?

The president is commander in chief, but Congress declares war.

What is the War Powers Act?

04/11/2017 - 11:26

In response to a chemical attack on men, women and children in Syria, President Donald Trump last week directed a targeted attack on a Syrian airport.