Earth 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
View ArticleEarthTalk: Artificial Turf Issues
Is it true that playing on artificial turf fields can cause cancer? If so, how can I minimize exposure for my sports-loving kids?  -- M.W.
View ArticleEarth Talk: Plastic Bag Bans
Dear EarthTalk: What's the latest on efforts to ban plastic bags? How many U.S. locales have instituted some kind of ban, and have these initiatives
View ArticleThe Top 10 Pumpkin Picking Patches
Pumpkins, like many varieties of squash are indigenous to North America and while pumpkin pie was not served at the first Thanksgiving meal in the New
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Coast Guard Saves Dog From Icy Waters
The Coast Guard meeting was quickly adjourned when they spied a dog fall into the icy waters. It is the type of mission the Coast Guard is prepared
View ArticleEarth Talk: Avoiding Harmful Food Additives
Dear EarthTalk: What is the "Dirty Dozen Guide to Food Additives?"Â -- M.L. The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a
View ArticleEarth Talk: Still in Denial About Climate
Dear EarthTalk: Are there still outspoken global warming deniers in Congress or the mainstream media? If so, what do they say when presented with
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Lifeguards Honored for their Service
It was all hands on deck at a recent gathering of lifeguards. Not for an emergency rescue, but to honor their friends and colleagues who watch over us
View ArticleEarth Talk: Concerns about Parabens in Health, Beauty and Personal Care Products
Dear EarthTalk: A friend of mine recently stopped using skin and beauty products with parabens in them. What are parabens and should we all be
View ArticleEarth Talk: Dealing with Mounting E-Waste
Dear EarthTalk: We must really be swimming in electronic waste, what with all the iPhones and other devices that are so common. How is this all being
View ArticleEarth Talk: Palm Oil Production and Rainforest Destruction
Dear EarthTalk: How is it that some food purveyors are contributing to the destruction of tropical rainforests by ditching unhealthy "trans
View ArticleEarthTalk: Ethanol's Unrealized Promise
Dear EarthTalk: I thought that putting ethanol in our gas tanks was going help fight climate change, but lately I've heard reports to the contrary.
View ArticleEarth Talk: Over-Fortified Processed Foods
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that much of our food including cereals and snacks eaten by children is actually over-fortified with excessive amounts of
View ArticleEarth Talk: Are Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars Still a Viable Green Option?
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that fuel cell cars aren't really any greener than conventional gas-powered internal combustion
View ArticleTop 10 Byways and Highways
As Americans, we love our cars and taking a drive out into the country or a ride to see fall colors and falling leaves is part of our shared
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Vickie's Angel Foundation Relieves Financial Worry
Vickie's Angel Foundation is a nonprofit that provides immediate and tangible relief to patients and families dealing with a cancer diagnosis. They
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Manny Ohonmes Changes Lives With Shoes
Good samaritans are people who do good deeds or get involved to help others. We think of good samaritans as heroes, especially when their actions save
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: The Blue Ocean Society Protects Marine Mammals
You may have heard of Boyan Slat, he's the young man who came up with an idea that could harvest the plastic swirling in the world's oceans. It's an
View ArticleTop 10 Amusement Parks across the United States
Do you like your rides wet or does a day of amusement include a gravity defying experience on a high-speed thrill ride? We're taking a look at the Top
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