Earth 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: The Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center Helps Heal
People and animals have shared the planet since the beginning of time. Animals have been companions and partners, helping do the work on the farm, the
View ArticleEarth Talk: Why is the Arctic such a crucial area to focus on in efforts to...
Dear EarthTalk: Why is the Arctic such a crucial area to focus on in efforts to stem global warming? -- J.C. The image of a polar bear
View ArticleEarth Talk: What should I know about artificial sweeteners before I opt for...
Dear EarthTalk: What should I know about artificial sweeteners before I opt for them for myself or my kids in place of regular ol’ sugar? -- G
View ArticleAmericanTown'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 ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: The SMART Org Instills a Love of Reading
We know the word smart relates to intelligence and abilities, but where do those skills come from? Are you born being smart or does your environment a
View ArticleEarth Talk: What are endocrine disrupters and what can I do to avoid them?
Dear EarthTalk: What are endocrine disrupters, how do they make their way into my body and what can I do to avoid them? -- J.M.
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Girl Develop It Helps Women Learn Web Development
Boys are better at Math and Science. That's what studies used to show. More recent studies suggest girls are just better students, for one, they read
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Alexis Lewis Wants to Teach Kids to Invent
Necessity is said to be the mother of invention, but what about the children of invention? Or, rather, child inventors. Children have an unique abilit
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Kids Play Baseball Thanks to the League of Yes
The League of Yes is a great name for an organization. Especially for an organization that helps people see past disabilities to the excitement and jo
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Fellow Mortals Rehabilitates Wildlife
Do you know what to do if you come into contact with an injured animal? Fistly, you should never handle any wild creature without gloves. Secondly, yo
View ArticleEarth Talk: Which type of non-stick cookware is the healthiest?
Dear EarthTalk: I’m in the market for a new set of non-stick cookware for my kitchen, and I’m wondering which type is healthiest? -- R.C.
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Announcing the What A Waste Service Grant Winners
NFESH Awards Service Grants to Five Senior Nutrition Programs The National Foundation to End Senior Hunger (NFESH) has awarded five new What A Waste
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Little Free Library Building Is Booming!
Reading is exercise for your brain and it has many other benefits, including improving your memory, increasing your vocabulary and reducing your stres
View ArticleEarth Talk: Is it true that home rooftop solar only makes sense in certain...
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that home rooftop solar only makes sense in certain parts of the U.S. with proper incentives as opposed to where the sun sh
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
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