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You never know these days whether the engine inside an old VW bus or other classic car is the original gas guzzler or a new “restomod” all-electric one — unless you hear it rumbling at a stop light. Photo: Todd Lappin, FlickrCC.

Should I Reconsider My Plan of Trading Up For a Brand New Prius?

Dear EarthTalk: I saw a news item about overhauling classic old cars with electric engines, and wondering if this can be done with any...

How is it That Bitcoin is Becoming a Major Contributor to Carbon Emissions?

Is So-Called Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaning Even a Reality at this Point?

I Need to Replace the Wall-to-Wall Carpeting in My Basement, Any Tips?

How Can I Minimize Energy and Packaging Waste this Holiday Season?

Is their a Connection Between Global Warming and Foodborne Illness?

How Likely Will Ski Resorts and Skiing Become a Thing of the Past?