BE OPEN attended the 18th session of the Committee on Innovation, Competitiveness and Public-Private Partnerships organised by the Economic Commission for Europe in the UN headquarters in Geneva.

Environmentalists are hopeful that Pope Leo will carry on and expand the sustainability initiatives started by Pope Francis.

The ubiquity of processed foods in the U.S. and elsewhere is not just a problem for human health but also for the ...

Swapping in organic toothpaste, swapping out mercury fillings, going paperless — there are lots of ways dentists can make their dental practices greener. EarthTalk is the 501(c) non-profit behind ...

EarthTalk is looking for editorial interns to help produce our weekly syndicated Q&A column. If you are an aspiring journalist with great writing skills and a passion for environmental topics, apply ...

Dry herb vaporizers have become increasingly popular in recent years. But what are they and what are the benefits of using one? Dry herb vaporizers are devices that heat your herbs to a temperature ...

The lifespan of wind farms can be greatly expanded by “repowering” them with new parts and components. Credit: U.S. Department of Energy. Dear EarthTalk: What is wind repowering and why are ...

Humans’ increasingly large footprint across the planet is affecting some wild plant and animal species’ evolutionary paths, a la the “tuskless” wild African elephant seen here. Credit: Robin Cafolla, ...

Hempcrete is a promising alternative to concrete. Jnzl’s Photos, FlickrCC. Dear EarthTalk: Why is concrete production bad for the planet? Are there sustainable options? —James B., Milwaukee, WI ...

Courtesy of SciTech Daily – Fair Use The following is a short essay on how the Earth’s climate has changed over the eons and what this has meant and will mean for life. Greenhouse Gases: The main ...

Dear EarthTalk: Why do some environmentalists fear that Artificial Intelligence may be the biggest threat to our efforts to stave off cataclysmic climate change? —Kyle Baldwin, Paris, TX Data centers ...