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Dear EarthTalk: How is America’s outdated power grid inhibiting efforts to fight climate change?– Jim S., Milwaukee, WIOur outdated power grid is indeed a significant hindrance to efforts to combat climate change. One of the key issues is the grid’s...

E-The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: Are there any electric vehicles available that can charge up using solar power (so you don’t have to plug them in to charge them)?– Bill Kelly, Galveston, TXYes, there are electric vehicles (EVs) available that can be charged using...

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Dear EarthTalk: Is it really a good idea to burn parcels of land on purpose in order to prevent the spread of actual wildfires? – C. Hudson, Mesa, CABurning parcels of land intentionally, known as controlled burning, has long been a controversial...

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Dear EarthTalk: Is global warming creating the increase in turbulence on airplane flights?– Ginny C., Prescott, AZAir turbulence is defined as a sudden change in the speed, direction or air pressure in the atmosphere. Turbulence can cause abrupt...

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Dear EarthTalk: Is it possible to retrofit an old car with an electric vehicle drivetrain?– Jerry M., via emailIt is definitely possible to retrofit an old internal combustion engine car with an electric vehicle (EV) drivetrain, but the process can be...

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Dear EarthTalk: Is the Maine lobster industry sustainable and why are the fishermen suing Monterey Bay Aquarium? – Derek Wilson, Bangor, MEWhen one thinks of Maine, they can’t help but think of Maine lobsters. Lobster has been an integral part of...