Earth Talk: What’s new in efforts to generate electricity from ocean waves?
Dear EarthTalk: You hear a lot about solar and wind energy, but what’s new in efforts to generate electricity from ocean waves? -- M.B.
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Homes for Heroes
Moving, along with buying and selling a home can be one of the more stressful life events. Throughout the process there are many details to consider,
View ArticleEarth Talk: Polyester fleece clothing and our oceans
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that polyester fleece clothing is a huge contributor to the problem of plastic in our oceans? -- M.W.
View ArticlePolling Place Locator, Times and Candidates in Apopka, FL - 2016 Election
One of the most important events in the United States is upon us: Election Day. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, millions of voters will cast their vote for our ne
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Mural Honors Local Veterans
Cities and towns across the United States will hold various ceremonies to thank veterans on November 11th. Some will step off in parades and some will
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Volunteers Deliver Meals to Seniors
When November rolls around and people plan holiday meals and parties, organizations like the Office for the Aging and Meals on Wheels America take spe
View ArticleEarth Talk: Environment policy under President Donald Trump
Dear EarthTalk: What kinds of changes to federal environmental policies can we expect to see from Donald Trump when he assumes the presidency? --
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: John van Hengel: Father of the Food Bank
Families, friends and neighbors have always helped each other out in hard times, offering a hand up, hand out or home-cooked meal as needed. The act o
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Firefighters Rescue Stranded Tourists
As flames consumed parts of Tennessee, including popular tourist towns like Gatlinburg, firefighters from all over the country were pitching in to hel
View ArticleEarth Talk: Making Colleges More Green
Dear EarthTalk: What are some ways I can get my college to be more green? -- B.OTT In recent years, colleges and univ
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Advocates Stand Up For Children
When we think of a heroes, we often think of first responders and servicemen and women who are always to be praised for the work they do in perilous s
View ArticleEarth Talk: Self driving cars and the environment
Dear EarthTalk: Are self-driving cars good for the environment? -- B.S. You know the future is here when you see that the car beside you
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Hunger and Local Health Data: Putting the Two Together
Finding Solutions to Senior Hunger In the Face of Growing Need and Shrinking Resources For nearly a decade now the National Foundation to End Senior
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Furniture Sharehouse Helps Make Houses Into Homes
It’s the little things that make a house a home. A chair here, a picture there and a table to gather around for family meals. At the Furniture Share
View ArticleEarth Talk: Environmental benefits of vegan leather vs conventional leather
Dear EarthTalk: What is vegan leather made from, and how does it compare with conventional leather in regard to environmental impact? -- K.
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Tiny Hands Makes a Big Difference for Families and Kids
You may have heard about the Basket Brigade as an idea made popular by Anthony Robbins, but basket brigades were common during the Civil War when cour
View ArticleEarth Talk: Environmentalists and Social Media
Dear EarthTalk: What are some ways environmentalists are using social media to further their causes? -- S.B. Envi
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Ride for Reading Delivers Books to Kids on Bikes!
Reading is Fundamental is an expression you may have heard. In addition to being the name of an organization whose mission is to foster literacy acros
View ArticleEarth Talk: President Obama's Environmental Legacy
Dear EarthTalk: Now that his second term is winding down, what will President Barack Obama’s environmental legacy look like? -- M.D.
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: It's Polar Bear Plunge Season!
What do polar bears have to do with fundraising? Nothing, unless the polar bears are really people who brave the frigid ocean waters to raise money fo
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