Northern 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,
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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?
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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
View ArticleEarth Talk: Risks of chemical drain clog removers
Dear EarthTalk: I've heard that the chemicals we use to unclog backed-up drains are harmful to our health and the environment. Can you suggest safer
View ArticleEarth Talk: What are "Intentional Communities"?
Dear EarthTalk: What are so-called "intentional communities"? And are there any in the U.S. that are sustainability-focused? -- E.M.
View ArticleEarth Talk: Train vs Bus
Dear EarthTalk: I always assumed the train was the greenest form of mass transit, but a friend told me I would be better off taking the bus. Could
View ArticleEarth Talk: Shift from retail to online shopping
Dear EarthTalk: How do environmentalists feel about the amount of packaging waste consumers have to deal with now that shopping has largely switched
View ArticleEarth Talk: Climate change and the affect on real estate values
Dear EarthTalk: How will climate change affect real estate values? -- J.W. It's not surprising that questions like these are on
View ArticleEarth Talk: Green Gift Ideas
Dear EarthTalk: I want to set a good environmental example with my gift-giving this holiday season. Any tips on how or even better, what to give
View ArticleEarth Talk: Cool Holiday Gifts for Vegans
Dear EarthTalk: I'm looking for cool holiday gift ideas for a strident vegan who won't tolerate items that make use of animals or animal products. Any
View ArticleEarth Talk: Fuel Efficiency and 18 Wheelers
Dear EarthTalk: It's obvious that our cars are getting greener every year, but what about 18 wheelers? -- P.M We all rely on heavy
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