Earth Talk: Environmentalists and Social Media
Dear EarthTalk: What are some ways environmentalists are using social media to further their causes? -- S.B. Environmental
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
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? --
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ArticlePolling Place Locator, Times and Candidates in {local_city_c}, {local_state}...
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
View ArticleEarth Talk: Did anyone ever figure out what has been killing all the bees?
Dear EarthTalk: Did anyone ever figure out what has been killing all the bees, and is there anything we can do about it? -- G.S. By now,
View ArticleEarth 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 ArticleEarth Talk: Can you suggest ways to test drinking water for contaminants?
Dear EarthTalk: I recently moved into a new rental house and the water from the tap tastes kinda funny. Can you suggest some easy and inexpensive
View ArticleEarth Talk: What's the latest in the battle over protecting the ANWR?
Dear EarthTalk: What's the latest in the battle over whether or not to permanently protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)? The issue
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Forgotten Harvest Fights Hunger and Food Waste
September is Hunger Action Month and organizations like Forgotten Hunger are doing the work they always do: Fighting hunger and food waste. The
View ArticleEarth Talk: Pros and Cons of Artificial Cloning
Dear EarthTalk: Why are many environmentalists against artificial cloning of living organisms? Isn't it a good way to save endangered
View ArticleEarth Talk: What are Smoke Waves?
Dear EarthTalk: What are "smoke waves" from wildfires and how can they be hazardous for our health? -- DJ Smoke waves are
View ArticleTeacher Welcomes 4th Grade Students With a Song
If you're a kid and you hear someone say "having fun can be cool when we're following the rules," your first reaction might be to roll your eyes in
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