AmericanTown's Heroes: Farms for City Kids Teaches Life Lessons
Growing up in the city has its many benefits as well as challenges. You’re closer to cultural attractions and transportation, but on the flip side,
View ArticleEarth Talk: Is there an environmental component to the huge rise in peanut...
Dear EarthTalk: Do scientists think there is a big environmental component to the huge rise in peanut allergies in recent years? -- J.W.
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: School Food Service Coordinator Gets Kids to Eat Veggies
Parents (and nutritionists) are hailing the lunch lady who gets kids to eat healthy lunches and snacks at school. Her name is Donna Riviello and she i
View ArticleEarth Talk: What are the obstacles to planting trees along highways?
Dear EarthTalk: Why are there stretches of thousands of miles of interstate systems in this country with barren medians? What are the obstacles t
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Window Washers Become Superheroes for Kids
It’s a feel good story you may have heard before. A bunch of guys who do a dangerous, but necessary job were using the tools of their trade to help
View ArticleEarth Talk: What has been the environmental impact of the Volkswagen...
Dear EarthTalk: What has been the environmental impact of the Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal? -- E.W. An analysis by The Guardian
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Teenager Works to Protect Elephants
When you think of Vermont you might think of maple syrup or snow or evergreen trees, but you probably don’t think about elephants. Elephants are nat
View ArticleEarth Talk: What are some of the best environmental documentaries that have...
Dear EarthTalk: I’m tired of binge-watching dramas on Netflix. What are some of the best environmental documentaries that have come out recently?&nb
View ArticleEarth Talk: Switching to an electric/hybrid car
Dear EarthTalk: I’m finally ready to make the switch from my old gas guzzler to an electric or plug-in hybrid car. What are the best bang-for-my-buc
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: IKEA Teams Up With the American Red Cross
IKEA is a brand known for sturdy furniture and a modern aesthetic. Their philosophy of simple, well-made furniture at an affordable price makes it pos
View ArticleEarth Talk: Why does Donald Trump think we should renegotiate the Paris...
Dear EarthTalk: Why does Donald Trump think we should renegotiate the Paris climate agreement? And will he be able to pull it off if he does get elect
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Feedback Aims to Curtail Food Waste
We all love to see the supermarket shelves stocked with new items and fresh produce. It makes the store look better and may even make us want to purch
View ArticleEarth Talk: Can we ward off the spread of the Zika virus with better...
Dear EarthTalk: Can we ward off the spread of the Zika virus with better environmental management? -- M.D. Zika virus, first discover
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: New Report Reveals More Than 10 Million Seniors...
10.2 million seniors faced the threat of hunger in 2014 in the U.S. The National Foundation to End Senior Hunger (NFESH) today released a study entit
View ArticleEarth Talk: Why did Ringling Brothers stop using elephants in its circus...
Dear EarthTalk: Why did Ringling Brothers stop using elephants in its circus performances? -- M.L. After enduring years of criticism fr
View ArticleAll Aboard! Visit a Train Museum in the area this summer!
Who doesn’t love a train? From little kids to history buffs to train enthusiasts, a train museum lets everyone get up close to these powerful
View ArticleWhy your dog wants to go the dog park...today!
Sure, your pooch gets their daily walk(s) – but when he’s looking up at you with those sad puppy eyes, what he’s telling you is that he wants to
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Veterans Trek X-Country to Heal and Help Others
Stories of veterans are often in the news, but not as often as they should be or maybe not the right stories or they are not being read by the right p
View ArticleEarth Talk: How are the world’s penguins faring in this day and age of global...
Dear EarthTalk: How are the world’s penguins faring in this day and age of global warming? What can we do to help them? -- M.M. N
View Article15 Wild Amusement Park Rides...that just might kill you!
Summertime is the perfect opportunity to let loose and release your inner daredevil. Hit any amusement park and you’re likely to find the kind
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