Earth Talk: Volvo ending their production of gas-powered engines
Dear EarthTalk: Does Volvo's embrace of electric cars signal the beginning of the end of the gas-powered internal combustion engine? -- Macy
View ArticleEarth Talk: Yellowstone grizzlies off of the endangered species list
Dear EarthTalk: Is the federal government's decision to take Yellowstone's grizzlies off of the endangered species list good news or bad news for the
View ArticleEarth Talk: Reducing Carbon Footprint With Gamification
Dear EarthTalk: What are some ways people are using games to help reduce their carbon footprints? -- LM Environmental advocates and
View ArticleEarth Talk: Farmers and Climate Change
Dear EarthTalk: How are farms and farmers dealing with climate change? -- M.H. Agriculture may well be one of the industries hardest
View ArticleEarth Talk: Lithium Batteries
Dear EarthTalk: Is the extraction of lithium for lithium ion batteries really worse for the environment than fracking? -- M.N.
View ArticleEarth Talk: Pesticides effects on the environment
Dear EarthTalk: Even though pesticides may take an environmental toll, isn't it worth it given how many more mouths we can feed thanks to their
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Accountants Help Seniors With Taxes
If being kind and generous to others makes one happier, than people who volunteer or who give their time to help others must be among the happiest in
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Parrots for Patriots Helps Veterans
Polly want a cracker? How about Polly want a loving home with a veteran? Parrots for Patriots is an organization that works with the Department of
View ArticleEarth 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
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