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Dear EarthTalk: Since the food we eat is an important environmental factor in our health, what foods are the healthiest for our bodies and the planet?

—Jan Harmon, New York, NY

In a world increasingly aware of climate change and public health crises, our food choices and diet have become a focus. The foods we eat not only affect our...

Barred owls are encroaching on the territory of the threatened northern spotted owl so federal wildlife officers can shoot to kill. Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Is it true the federal government is planning to slaughter 450,000 wild owls in the Pacific Northwest? How do environmentalists feel about it?

—Paula T., Bend, OR

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Food safety audits have long operated on a familiar rhythm: inspectors arrive, records are reviewed, facilities pass or fail, and corrective actions follow weeks later. That cycle made sense when data lived in binders, but it leaves significant gaps between what actually happens on the floor and what auditors see on paper.

Modern food audits are moving toward s...

The Importance of Marine Conservation: Benefits and Strategies to Protect Ocean Biodiversity for Future Generations

Marine conservation is increasingly recognized as a critical component for ensuring the sustainability of our planet’s ecosystems. The health of our oceans directly impacts biodiversity, climate stability, and human well-being. As future generations fac...

Repair or Replace? The Environmental Case for Fixing Your AC Instead of Tossing It

When an air conditioner starts struggling — weak airflow, warm air, strange noises — the first instinct is often to replace it. A new unit feels like the clean solution. But “replace” almost always means “throw away,” and a discarded AC carries an environmental cost that rarely enters t...