Earth Talk: Solar's Uncertain Future
Dear EarthTalk: What's going to happen to the U.S. solar industry when the federal solar investment tax credit expires next year? --
View ArticleEarth Talk: A National Food Policy?
Dear EarthTalk: What is the "National Food Policy" that environmentalists and foodies are asking President Obama to enact by Executive Order, and how
View ArticleEarthTalk: E-Waste Blizzard
Dear EarthTalk: The collective impact of all the iPhones and other devices we buy, use and then discard must be mind-boggling at this point. Has
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: When Neighbors Drive, Seniors Thrive
The Neighbor Ride Program and similar services like Neighborride are nonprofit organizations that coordinate volunteers to drive seniors as well as
View ArticleEarth Talk: Health Impacts of Coal
Dear EarthTalk: I saw a chart that quantified the negative impacts on our health of our reliance on coal as an energy source. It was pretty shocking
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Hope on the Slopes is a Fundraiser for Cancer Research
Hope on the Slopes is one of the many events that help to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Similar to Relays for Life, the skiing and
View ArticleEarth Talk: Televisions Bigger and Greener Than Ever
Dear EarthTalk: I am in the market for a new flat screen TV. Are some models greener than others? - M.K. According to the
View ArticleEarth Talk: What Fish Can We Eat?
Dear EarthTalk: What are some basic guidelines about seafood consumption, especially for women and in light of all the pollution threats to our oceans
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Ridgecrest Elementary Teaches Children To Recognize...
The mission of the Ridgecrest Elementary School is to "leave no child behind." The educators maintain high expectations of themselves and their
View ArticleEarth Talk: Beyond Flame Retardants
Dear EarthTalk: What is being done to get toxic flame retardants out of children's furniture and other products? -- M.S.
View ArticleEarth Talk: Revenge of the Bacteria
Dear EarthTalk: How is it that antibiotics are being "overused," as I've read, and what are the potential consequences? -- M.C.
View ArticleEarth Talk: The New Skinny on Dietary Fat
Dear EarthTalk: What's the skinny on fat these days? I saw a major magazine cover image recently that was suggesting fat wasn't so bad for us after
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Emily Elliott Gave Frogger A New Leash On Life
When an animal is injured you can usually find people to help, but not all of them will go to the lengths that Emily Elliott did. After joining a
View ArticleEarth Talk: Reusing Greywater At Home
Dear EarthTalk: I know that some large buildings filter some of their wastewater to irrigate exterior landscaping. Is there an affordable way to do
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Young Girls Bake To Raise Funds For Shelter
The Haven is a place that provides temporary shelter, support and resources to victims of abuse and assault. Their mission is "to provide victims with
View ArticleEarth Talk: Saving Our Soils and Climate with Biochar
Dear EarthTalk: What is biochar and how can it help reduce my carbon footprint? -- W.J. Biochar is a naturally occurring,
View ArticleEarthTalk: Getting Kids Into Environmental Activism
Dear EarthTalk: Do you have any tips for helping me get my kids involved in environmental protection advocacy? -- J.B.
View ArticleEarthTalk: Rooftop Solar Finally Cost Competitive with Grid in U.S.
Dear EarthTalk: I've heard that the price of getting solar panels installed on a home is lower than ever, but has it gotten to the point anywhere in
View ArticleEarth Talk: Assessing the Risks of Genetically Engineered Crops
Dear EarthTalk: What are the potential health and environmental impacts of so many genetically engineered organisms in our food supply? -- F.C.
View ArticleEarth Talk: Improving School Lunches
Dear EarthTalk: I hear that many school cafeterias have nutrition standards no better even worse than those of fast food chains. What can be done
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