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Dear EarthTalk: Given that the presidential election is just around the corner, what can you tell me about each candidate’s environmental track record and positions?–Jane… 10/26/2012
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Environment
EARTHTALK: Obama and Romney on the environment
EARTHTALK: Extreme weather and climate change
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Dear EarthTalk: What is the scientific consensus on all the extreme weather we’ve been having—from monster tornadoes to massive floods and wildfires? Is there a… 10/12/2012
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EARTHTALK: Perfumes and secret chemicals
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Dear EarthTalk: I’ve always suspected that perfumes and colognes must not be too healthy simply because of the way the smell of most of them… 10/12/2012
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EARTHTALK: Green, sustainable furniture
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Dear EarthTalk: Are there certain brands or retail stores where sustainable furniture options can be had? And what should I look for when shopping for… 09/28/2012
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ENVIRONMENT: Sunscreens cause skin cancer?
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Dear EarthTalk: I imagine you’ve been down this road before, but what’s hot in the green-friendly sunscreen department nowadays? –Elaine Mayer, Ocean City, MD Most of… 09/14/2012
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Alternatives to conventional, energy-hogging air conditioners
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Dear EarthTalk: Has an alternative to air conditioning to keep rooms cool been invented that is significantly cheaper and/or that uses significantly less energy than… 08/24/2012
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ENVIRONMENT: Challenging Harper’s efforts to weaken environmental protections
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Dear EarthTalk: Why were some environmental websites blacked out all day back on June 4? Was this some sort of protest, or did they get… 08/10/2012
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EARTHTALK: Impacts of Eating meat on health and the environment
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Dear EarthTalk: We’ve been hearing for years how producing red meat is bad for the environment while consuming it is bad for our health. How… 07/27/2012
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EARTHTALK: Japanese tsunami debris
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Dear EarthTalk: Is there any environmental risk from all that Japanese tsunami debris that is starting to wash up on the U.S. west coast?– Bailey… 07/27/2012
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ENVIRONMENT: Greening a small business
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Dear EarthTalk: I own a small business and would like to do what I can to minimize its impact on the environment. Can you help… 07/13/2012
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