Earth Talk: What can I do to boost fuel efficiency and help my car run better...
Dear EarthTalk: Summer is near and I am planning a big road trip. Do you have any tips for boosting my car's fuel efficiency on long, hot
View ArticleEarth Talk: How can I stop the deluge of junk mail the mail man drops off?
Dear EarthTalk: It seems like I'm getting more junk mail than ever these days. How can I stop the deluge? -- G.D.
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Veterans Monument Committee Honors Local Heroes
Veterans memorials can be found in all parts of the country. They can be large fountains and sculptures or small monuments and markers and whether
View ArticleEarthTalk: Where will be the best places to live if global warming gets the...
Dear EarthTalk: Where will be the best places to live if global warming gets the best of us? -- C.M. If temperatures around the
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Clara Vanni is a VA Volunteer Hero
Clara Vanni is a volunteer extraordinaire. Her energy and vitality are an inspiration to others. At 91 years young, she is still ready, willing and
View ArticleEarth Talk: How Can Teachers Integrate Sustainabity Topics Into Their Curricula?
Dear EarthTalk: What resources are out there for helping teachers integrate sustainability topics into their curricula? --
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Ron Finley Helps Turn Food Deserts Into Food Forests
Liquor stores, fast food chains and vacant lots is how Ron Finley describes his neighorhood and he continues by saying he lives in a place known for
View ArticleEarth Talk: Should I Recycle My Disposable Batteries?
Dear EarthTalk: Can I throw my old disposable batteries in the trash or is there a way to recycle them? -- J.B. Truth be told,
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Adelphi Students Camp Out for Soldiers
It was only one night. Not enough to call a sacrifice, but the students wanted to do without comforts to show empathy for the daily routine of
View ArticleEarth Talk: What advantages do so-called "vertical farms" have over...
Dear Earthtalk: What advantages do so-called "vertical farms" have over traditional gardens and farms? -- S.P. When Dickson
View ArticleEarth Talk: How are environmentalists putting drones to use to help further...
Dear EarthTalk: How are environmentalists putting drones to use to help further their causes? -- J.M. Conservationists are
View ArticleEarth Talk: How can we harness coal's energy without emitting our way into...
Dear EarthTalk: There's a lot of talk about the potential for renewable energy sources like solar and wind. But cheap, abundant coal is still going to
View ArticleEarthTalk: How is that being around trees and other plants can help us feel...
Dear EarthTalk: How is that being around trees and other plants can help us feel good? -- A.M. Trees are known to improve air quality by
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Ryan Johnson Ran In To Help
When a tractor trailer stacked with cars crashed into a restaurant, many people rushed to the scene to see if they could help. It was a something you
View ArticleEarth Talk: Do animals have legal rights?
Dear EarthTalk: What are so-called non-human rights? R.M. Non-human rights is a term coined by animal welfare activist and lawyer
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Jeff Cohen Makes It Fun To Raise Money
You may have heard the expression not to combine business with pleasure, but when the pleasure is an event that raises money for a local charity, how
View ArticleEarth Talk: Is Backyard Firepit Smoke a Health Hazard?
Dear EarthTalk: Now that summer is coming, my neighbors will be firing up their backyard fire pits again, and I'm wondering if the wood smoke drifting
View ArticleEarth Talk: Are We Past the Point of No Return on Climate Change?
Dear EarthTalk: What is the best way to measure how close we are to the dreaded "point of no return" with climate change? In other words,
View ArticleEarth Talk: Helping Prevent Amazon Deforestation
Dear EarthTalk: What can I do to help prevent deforestation in the Amazon even if I don't live in the region? -- J.G. The
View ArticleEarth Talk: Global Climate Agreement in the Works
Dear EarthTalk: What are the prospects for reaching an international agreement to rein in carbon emissions significantly at the upcoming Paris climate
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