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Dear EarthTalk: How are populations of African elephants faring these days? What conservation efforts are underway and are they working? — Libby Broullette, Salem, MA… 05/24/2013
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Environment
EARTHTALK: African elephants declining rapidly
EARTHTALK: Getting kids outside to appreciate nature
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Dear EarthTalk: My kids just want to play videos games and watch TV all day. Do you have any tips for getting them outside to… 05/10/2013
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EARTHTALK: The Monsanto Protection Act
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Dear EarthTalk: What is the “Monsanto Protection Act” and why are environmentalists so upset about it?–Rita Redstone, Milwaukee, WI The so-called Monsanto Protection Act is… 05/10/2013
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EARTHTALK: Avoiding environmental cancer triggers
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Dear EarthTalk: I know that some of us are genetically predisposed to get cancer, but what are some ways we can avoid known environmental triggers… 04/26/2013
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EARTHTALK: Fisheries on the brink of collapse
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Dear EarthTalk: I understand that many of the world’s fisheries are on the brink of collapse, “fished out,” to put it bluntly. How did this… 04/26/2013
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EARTHTALK: Healthy and green-friendly carpeting
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Dear EarthTalk: I like the feel of carpeting, but I’m concerned about all the chemicals. What are some good non-chemical (but still soft!) options?–Jennifer Jones,… 04/12/2013
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EARTHTALK: Chlorine in drinking water
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Dear EarthTalk: I was wondering how toxic chlorine is, because my well water was just chlorinated yesterday and today the smell is still strong. I… 04/12/2013
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EARTHTALK: Food choices and water usage
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Dear EarthTalk: I heard that my food choices can affect the use and therefore availability of fresh water around the world. How so?–Denise Beck,… 03/22/2013
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EARTHTALK: Addressing global food scarcity
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Dear EarthTalk: What are the main drivers of food scarcity that lead to so much starvation around the world, and how can they be addressed?–Marjorie… 03/22/2013
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EARTHTALK: Dangers of non-stick cookware
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Dear EarthTalk: I’ve read conflicting reports about the dangers of non-stick cookware. I have a set of older non-stick pans and am not sure if… 03/08/2013
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