Earth Talk: Can Virtual Reality (VR) help save reality?
Dear EarthTalk: Have environmentalists started using Virtual Reality (VR) to further their cause? -- B.P. Virtual Reality (VR) is no doubt
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: John Cena is a World Champion Hero for Sick Kids
John Cena was already a hero. In fact, he usually plays a hero on the big screen. He is also a hero for the work he does for the Make A Wish
View ArticleEarth Talk: Are we really heading for a coal-free power future in the U.S.?
Dear EarthTalk: Are we really heading for a coal-free power future in the U.S. or is this just an environmental pipe dream? -- J.S.
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Bring Home Ugly Fruits and Vegetables to Help End Food...
Do you look away at the sight of a misshapen potato? Well, you are not alone. People have become accustomed to stocked shelves of perfectly formed
View ArticleEarth Talk: Underwater Noise Pollution
Dear EarthTalk: Why is underwater noise pollution such a big deal and what are we doing to prevent it? -- P.Z. For us
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Veteran Recounts the Battle He Will Never Forget
It's one thing to want to protect and defend your country. It's another to be thousands of miles from home, enduring debilitating physical conditions
View ArticleEarth Talk: Have any wildlife species gone extinct already as a result of...
Dear EarthTalk: Have any wildlife species gone extinct already as a result of global warming, and which are most at risk moving forward? -- M.Z.
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Police Officer Remains Friends With Girl He Saved
It's a story of what might have been and how one person or their actions can change the trajectory of another's life. The current feel good story
View ArticleEarth Talk: Which current bands are leading lights when it comes to reducing...
Dear EarthTalk: Which current artists, bands and music festivals are leading lights when it comes to reducing their environmental footprints and
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Honor Vietnam Veterans at LZ Maryland
A special weekend is planned for Vietnam Veterans who live in the Maryland area. LZ Maryland is an effort to create a Landing Zone or safe space where
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.
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
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 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
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-buck
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
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
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 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
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.
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