Doug Moss, Author at Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine

This week’s Earth Talk blog talks dirty fuels and what they mean for our environment.

Does this cold winter signal the end of our global warming fears? Doug Moss answers the inquiry in this week’s Earth Talk.

The Navy’s deafening sonar testing is killing whales. Can we save marine mammals without jeopardizing national security?

The issue of how we are protecting private land is a hot topic these days. What can you do to help?

I heard that my food choices can affect the use and therefore availability of fresh water around the world. How so?

Has the McDonald’s restaurant chain made significant improvements in recent years with regard to the environment?

What is “biomass” and why is it controversial as a potential source of energy?

National Wildlife Week is a program of the National Wildlife Federation that is designed around teaching and connecting kids to the wonders of wildlife.

Believe it or not, our pets may be exposed to more harsh chemicals through the course of their day than we are.

I’ve heard that simply painting your roof white can reduce household electricity bills by 40 percent. Is this something any of us can do?

How is it that climate change is negatively affecting the health of rivers and, by extension, the quality and availability of fresh water?

“Geotourism” describes tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a given place, including its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and more.