Earth 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 recently?&nb
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 pos
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-buc
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 elect
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 purch
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 discover
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: New Report Reveals More Than 10 Million Seniors...
10.2 million seniors faced the threat of hunger in 2014 in the U.S. The National Foundation to End Senior Hunger (NFESH) today released a study entit
View ArticleEarth Talk: Why did Ringling Brothers stop using elephants in its circus...
Dear EarthTalk: Why did Ringling Brothers stop using elephants in its circus performances? -- M.L. After enduring years of criticism fr
View ArticleAll Aboard! Visit a Train Museum in the area this summer!
Who doesn’t love a train? From little kids to history buffs to train enthusiasts, a train museum lets everyone get up close to these powerful
View ArticleWhy your dog wants to go the dog park...today!
Sure, your pooch gets their daily walk(s) – but when he’s looking up at you with those sad puppy eyes, what he’s telling you is that he wants to
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Veterans Trek X-Country to Heal and Help Others
Stories of veterans are often in the news, but not as often as they should be or maybe not the right stories or they are not being read by the right p
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. N
View Article15 Wild Amusement Park Rides...that just might kill you!
Summertime is the perfect opportunity to let loose and release your inner daredevil. Hit any amusement park and you’re likely to find the kind
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: 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 sprea
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 land-
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Growing Health with Senior-Friendly Gardens
What A Waste Gardens Provide Fresh Produce for Local Seniors Through the What A Waste™ project, made possible by the Walmart Foundation, NFESH
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 Foundatio
View ArticleEarth 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 t
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 conditi
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