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.

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

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

“Whiskey is for drinking and water is worth fighting for.” —Mark Twain Although California state water officials are brimming with a rare calm contentment over the Sierra snowpack at 100 percent and a ...

Oil and gas companies are working hard to thwart efforts by climate activists to raise awareness about the risks of too many emissions. Credit: Pexels.com Dear EarthTalk: How do oil and gas companies ...

Dear EarthTalk: How has the human footprint on Earth changed over time? – B.K, via e-mail The term “human footprint” has become ubiquitous in modern environmental discourse, but to understand its ...

Dear EarthTalk: Does Trump have the political capital needed to gut or overturn the Endangered Species Act? —Alice Magritte, New Orleans, LA Trump is considering slashing federal rules that protect ...

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 ...

Dear EarthTalk: Which companies and industry sectors stand to profit the most from global warming? —Jerry M., Largo, FL Renewable energy is one sector that stands to profit from climate change. Credit ...

Dear EarthTalk: What’s being done to get more minorities into green jobs? —Sam W., via email Green jobs—those that directly contribute to a sustainable environment—have been growing in need as the ...

Dear EarthTalk: What is mariculture and why are proponents so bullish on it as a solution to environmental challenges? —Peter Manchin, Atlanta, GA Growing demand for seafood adds more pressure to ...