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by Dylan StollDear EarthTalk: How do manufactured homes stack up against traditionally constructed houses in terms of energy efficiency and overall environmental footprint?—Jen Jackson,...

Riona Duncan Dear EarthTalk: What’s causing the increase in malaria in Latin America? Could the disease reemerge in the U.S.?—M. Simon, Braintree, MAMalaria is a...

Vyom Mishra, EarthTalk.orgDear EarthTalk: What on Earth is a “macrogrid” and how do proponents of the concept think it will improve energy efficiency?—T. McGraw,...

Jessica Shih, EathTalk.org Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that koalas are on the verge of extinction? What is being done to help this species survive?—May...

How Are Reptiles Faring These Days?Rhea Joshi, EarthTalk.org Dear EarthTalk: How are reptiles faring these days in the face of climate change and other environmental...

by Alexander Birk, EarthTalk.org Dear EarthTalk: Are oil companies actually taking steps to cut emissions overall or are their claims mostly just “greenwashing”?—J.B.S., Waukesha, WIIt’s...

Dylan Stoll, EarthTalk.orgDear EarthTalk: Is climate change actually good for the economy, given all the clean-up/restoration jobs severe weather is creating and the employment...

Alexander Birk, EarthTalk.orgDear EarthTalk: I’m confused. Is China’s government committed to fighting climate change or just making the problem worse?—Paul J., Austin, TXIn the...

Juliana Schifferes, EarthTalk.orgDear EarthTalk: Could climate change really be making my allergies worse?—L. Pulaski, New Bern, NCPollen may be an unfortunate contributor to poor health...

Amy Ryan, EarthTalk.org Dear EarthTalk: What kind of environmental toll is Russia’s war on Ukraine taking?—James P., Philadelphia, PARussia’s war on Ukraine is one of...