Earth 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
View ArticleEarth Talk: Environmental records of the VP Candidates
Dear EarthTalk: Where do the VP choices for the upcoming Presidential election (Tim Kaine and Mike Pence) stand in terms of environmental track
View ArticleEarth Talk: If humans ruin Earth, are there other planets we can hope to...
Dear EarthTalk: How far along are we on efforts to support large numbers of people on the moon or other planets if our population gets too big or we
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Jason Barnes Rescues Woman Trapped in Car
This week's hero is a team effort. You may have seen the video captured by anxious onlookers while their friends and passersby united for a daring
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: What a Waste University
It's that time of year again. School days are almost upon us. It is time to start thinking about lining up supplies and choosing classes. It's that
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Brighter Bites Serves the Community with Fresh Produce
While it might be hard to keep up with the latest health advice, adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet could be a step in the right
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
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
View ArticleEarth Talk: Are we really heading for a coal-free power future in the U.S.?
Dear EarthTalk: Are we really heading for a coal-free power future in the U.S. or is this just an environmental pipe dream? -- J.S.
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Bring Home Ugly Fruits and Vegetables to Help End Food...
Do you look away at the sight of a misshapen potato? Well, you are not alone. People have become accustomed to stocked shelves of perfectly formed
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
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 conditions
View ArticleEarth Talk: Have any wildlife species gone extinct already as a result of...
Dear EarthTalk: Have any wildlife species gone extinct already as a result of global warming, and which are most at risk moving forward? -- M.Z.
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