Earth Talk: Environmental Justice in the Trump Era
Dear EarthTalk: What is meant by "environmental justice" and how is it under assault in the new Trump administration? -- M.G.
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Random Acts of Kindess Offer Warmth
Remember when you were young and you had to wear a hat, gloves and a scarf before you could leave the house to go play in the snow? Your Mom or Dad
View ArticleEarth Talk: Polyester fleece clothing and our oceans
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that polyester fleece clothing is a huge contributor to the problem of plastic in our oceans? -- M.W.
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 kinds
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
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 ArticleThis Week's Homes Sold in {local_city}
Below is the list of recently sold homes for {local_city} {local_state}. You can review MLS sale prices, home details and public records (including
View ArticleAmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your {local_city} organization...
If your nonprofit group in {local_city} is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to
View ArticleNorthern NJ Community Foundation Launches Fund Established in Memory of New...
The legacy of terrorist victim Darren Drake continues with the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's Darren Drake Memorial Fund. Drake,
View ArticleEarth Talk: Apparel industry's carbon footprint
Dear EarthTalk: I heard that the apparel industry has a huge carbon footprint and environmental impact. What are manufacturers doing to combat this
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Getting the Right Seniors in the Room
The title above has become something of a mantra for us at NFESH in recent months because we realize how essential accomplishing that is– if
View ArticleEarth Talk: Toxic BPA in cans and storage containers
Dear EarthTalk: Why on earth would cans and other food storage containers contain toxic BPA that can make us sick? Is there any way to avoid it?
View ArticleEarth Talk: Eco-Friendly Mattresses
Dear EarthTalk: I'm in the market for a new mattress after two decades on "old faithful" and I figure it's a good time to go green. What are the
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: The Truth That Lies Beneath The Surface
Our last blog post entitled "In the Numbers" took a hard look at demographics and speculated about how the aging of the Millennials and Gen Xers might
View ArticleEarth Talk: The danger of hydrophobic chemicals in outdoor products
Dear EarthTalk: Just when I finally purged my kitchen of non-stick cookware due to the risks posed by Teflon, I now learn that my rain jacket and
View ArticleEarth Talk: Tesla's Solar Roof
Dear EarthTalk: I need to get my roof replaced as a result of storm damage (thanks global warming!). Is Tesla's solar roof a good deal and do other
View ArticleEarth Talk: The fight to protect endangered species
Dear EarthTalk: Now Trump is going to allow the importing of elephant "trophies" after all! Where do things stand overall now in the fight to protect
View ArticleEarth Talk: Ban on Drinking Straws
Dear EarthTalk: What's the deal with some restaurants no longer offering straws to their customers? What's so bad about sipping your drink through a
View ArticleEarth Talk: Global Climate Action Summit
Dear EarthTalk: How did the Global Climate Action Summit coming up later this year come about and what do organizers hope to accomplish? -- J.S.
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Everyone Has To Eat
There is little to dispute that statement. Food, as we all know, is critical to maintaining life and health. Everyone does have to eat, but not
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