Megan Hall

Today we have a question about paper recycling. What happens after you throw paper into the blue bin? How much of that paper actually gets reused? And is it worth the energy it takes to process it?

Earlier this year, we did an episode comparing emissions for flying versus driving the same distance. But what if you’re driving an RV? Megan runs the number with Stephen after she finishes her own cross-country trip.

Earlier this year, we did an episode comparing emissions for flying versus driving the same distance. But what if you’re driving an RV?

If you flip through magazines or social media today, you might come across advertisements for environmentally-friendly feminine hygiene products. We wondered if they were worth the investment.

Tree nuts like almonds, walnuts, and pistachios have taken off as a nutrient-dense snack. But all that snacking comes at a price — tree nuts are notorious for requiring a lot of water to grow. In this episode, we’ll unpack whether all that water usage makes a difference.

The truth is, we don’t need trees to breathe! You could get rid of all of the trees on the planet and we’d still have enough oxygen. That’s because a lot of the oxygen we breathe comes from tiny microorganisms in the ocean — many of which evolved billions of years before we even had land plants!