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EarthTalk: Sunscreen cautions

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Are sunscreens safe? Which ones do you recommend that will protect my skin from the sun and not cause other issues? -- B.E., New York, NY ...

EarthTalk: Wetlands loss

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: What is the status of wetlands in North America? Years ago I remember that wetlands loss, due to development and sprawl, was accelerating fast, but I haven’t...

Assembly Newsletter - May 19, 2008

from:City of Kodiak

Click here to view the Assembly Newsletter for the Regular Meeting of May 15, 2008. And Also it's now available on the Kodiak Island Borough Web site.

EarthTalk: Healthy fast food on the road

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I really want to eat healthy and organic but am constantly traveling and on the go. How can I eat fast food without having to always end up at McDonalds and Burger...

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Kodiak Crab Festival

Schedule: Wednesday, May 26,2010: 6 p.m. Tennis Tournament held at Baranof Park. Sponsored by Edward Jones Investments. There will be men’s and women’s A and B singles...

EarthTalk: Green-friendly outdoor clothing

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I’m planning a summer backpacking trip and was hoping to buy some of the latest green-friendly outdoor clothing. Where the best options out there today that wear...

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Two wheels are better than four!

Whether it’s a gutsy mountain bike, a sleek racer or your trusty Schwinn with the playing cards in the spokes, time to get out and see the world on two wheels.May is American ...

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EarthTalk: Wind power's progress

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Dear EarthTalk: How is wind power faring in the U.S. now? Is more of it coming on line and becoming a larger percent of the grid? And what about some of the highly publicized...

JuneFit Tip: Stretching is for Everyday!

from:JuneFit - Health and Fitness Tips

My motto is, "Stretching is for Everyday", and I do practice what I preach. Research has indicated that regular stretching may be more effective in preventing injuries...

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Assembly Special Meeting Agenda - April 24, 2008

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Special Meeting agenda for April 24, 2008 is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website

Assembly Work Session Agenda - April 24, 2008

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Work Session agenda for April 24, 2008 is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

Assembly Regular Meeting Agenda - May 1, 2008

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Regular Meeting agenda for May 1, 2008 is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

Assembly Newsletter - April 25, 2008

from:City of Kodiak

Click here to view The Assembly Newsletter for the Special Meeting of April 24, 2008. And also available in our website.

EarthTalk: Air travel's carbon footprint

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Are there any efforts underway to green the air travel industry? It seems to me that it must be one dirty business from a pollution standpoint. -- E.C. ...

EarthTalk: Green Kids' Shoes

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve found environmentally friendly shoes for myself, but have had trouble finding similar shoes for my kids. Are they out there? -- Dawn M. ...

Alaska's Online Public Notices - April 7

- Grants: Amended (2) RFP - Alcohol Safety Action Program with Addendum (1) (Health & Social Services) - Public Notices: Indian Creek Timber Sale (Natural Resources) ...

EarthTalk: Energy drinks

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: There are so many energy drinks on the market, but they all seem very high in sugar, coloring and preservatives. Are there any natural versions that offer a...

EarthTalk: Recycling old clothes

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: How or where can I recycle clothes that are too old or worn out for Goodwill?-- Tim Just because that old shirt you used to love is too...

EarthTalk: Safety issues with gel hand sanitizers

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: My pediatrician swears by those gel hand sanitizers for lowering the risk of my family getting sick during cold and flu season. But I’ve also heard that these...

EarthTalk: Chemicals in scented candles

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I just read an article that said air fresheners contain chemicals that can cause health problems when inhaled. Are scented candles any better? -- Leanne C. ...

A New Look, More Info, New Ways to Share on our new Kodiak Community Site!

Welcome to Kodiak's new "shared community webspace", at AmericanTowns.com! Not just a fresh new look, but a whole host of new features and resources neatly organized –...

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EarthTalk: Greener computers

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: As an online gamer, I spend a lot of time in front of my computer. What’s the environmental impact? And are “greener” PCs available? -- Bob G. ...

EarthTalk: Reducing food packaging waste

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Dear EarthTalk: Everybody says stop using plastic bags, but what about all the plastic, cellophane, cardboard and other materials used for packaging the food itself? What can we...

EarthTalk: Environmental festivals and events

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Dear EarthTalk: I've been reading about various green festivals going on around the country and I want to attend some and get up to speed on environmental issues and products....

EarthTalk: Earth-friendly chocolate

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Dear EarthTalk: I heard a reference to “Earth-friendly chocolate” and was wondering about what goes into chocolate that would raise environmental concerns. -- Ben M. ...

Sun, Sand and Splash Spell Summer Fun in Alaska!

Nothing says "summer" like spending time by the water. Sure, you could just flop on a towel and leave it at that…but why not make the most of your day in the...

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EarthTalk: Online green information

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Dear EarthTalk: What are some of the best online sources of environmental information? -- Hip2bGreen One of the best places to start in venturing out into...

EarthTalk: Cell phone towers and cancer

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: My uncle worked for over a decade on the top floor of an office building with cell phone towers directly above him. He was recently diagnosed with cancer. Is there...

EarthTalk: Green mattresses and bedding

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Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that traditional mattresses and bedding can cause environmental and health problems, and if so, what alternatives are out there? -- Jay G. ...

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EarthTalk: Recycling items other than paper, plastic and glass

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Dear EarthTalk: Most of us know how to recycle paper, plastic and glass, but how do we find out about recycling the many other items we use that eventually break or die out, such...

"We're Losing Winter" Reports E - The Environmental Magazine

from:EarthTalk

Janisse Ray, an outdoor recreation enthusiast in Danville, Vermont, got so frustrated when the West River hadn't frozen by last January that she donned a wet suit and floated...

EarthTalk: Soda cans and global warming

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Dear EarthTalk: How much of an effect, if any, does the carbon dioxide in carbonated beverages have on global warming? -- Michael H. A typical 12-ounce can of...

EarthTalk: New Year's Resolutions for Fighting Global Warming

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: My New Year’s Resolution is to reduce my “carbon footprint” to help fight global warming. Do you have suggestions for ways I can make good on my promise? --...

EarthTalk: Asbestos in vinyl tile floors

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: My kitchen floor is vinyl, installed back in 1979. I am told the vinyl contains asbestos. Now it needs replacing. How do I safely remove the vinyl and what are...

One Child, One Laptop, Endless Possibilities!

It’s a simple, yet profound concept: giving two billion kids in developing nations laptop computers – then watching them change the world. The One...

EarthTalk: Compact fluorescent light bulbs

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Dear EarthTalk: Why aren’t compact fluorescent light bulbs taking over more quickly from incandescents, given their substantial energy-saving advantage? And what about recycling...

EarthTalk: Upgrading to greener furniture

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I’m in the market for new furniture. What should I look for in natural furniture and where do I find it? -- Debbie Along with...

Kodiak, Alaska holiday events and holiday shopping guide

'Tis the season to be jolly - and stressed out, overextended and downright "Grinch-y!" Here are some tips for reclaiming your holiday spirit (not to mention, your...

EarthTalk: Paving and road-building impacts

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Dear EarthTalk: The impacts of all the paving that is done for new roads and parking lots must be considerable. Other than Joni Mitchell’s “They paved paradise and put up a...

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Alutiiq Sewing and Beading

from:Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository

One of the best ways to learn about a traditional object is to make it. As craftsman design and construct pieces, they must make hundreds of decisions, choices that illustrate the...

Excavations at Zaimka Mound

from:Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository

Zaimka's Story: Zaimka Mound lies in a grassy meadow on Cliff Point, a long peninsula that stretches into Chiniak Bay, south of the City of Kodiak. The site is a 30 minute drive...

The Archaeology of Horseshoe Cove

from:Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository

Horseshoe Cove: On the northern shore of mountainous Uganik Island, a small cove shelters a set net site – a cabin and some outbuildings that are home to a local family during...

Qik'rtarmiut Islanders

from:Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository

Cama'i - The Alutiiq people are Native Alaskans. Their homeland stretches hundreds of miles across south central Alaska, from the rainforests of Prince William Sound to the...

A photographic exhibit on contemporary Arctic cultures by Dr. Sven Haakanson, Jr.

from:Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository

Arctic Peoples:- Across the far north, indigenous peoples continue to practice traditional ways of living. This photographic exhibit illustrate moments from their daily lives,...

A Visitor Studies the Kayak Display

from:Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository

The Alutiiq Museum's permanent exhibits tell the story of the Alutiiq people - from the distant past, through historic times, to the present day. Archaeological discoveries, oral...

Alaska Thanksgiving 2008 - Turkey Day Events, Alaska Food Banks

It's the ideal time to "give back" to others in the Alaska community and help make some happy Thanksgiving wishes come true. Consider donating extra food to a local Alaska food...

EarthTalk: Toxic chemicals in kids' toys

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Dear EarthTalk: I have been alarmed at recent news about dangerous substances in kids’ toys shipped to the U.S. from China, though I doubt that such concerns are limited to...

EarthTalk: Greener cars on the horizon

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Dear EarthTalk: We’ve all seen the current generation of hybrid cars, but what vehicles do the automakers have coming out that are even greener? -- Brian S. ...

Earth Talk: Glossy magazine covers

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Dear EarthTalk: I would think that the glossy paper used by most magazines is bad for the environment, yet most publishers still use it, even the outdoors and environmental...

EarthTalk: Health questions surrounding the use of plastic bottles

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Dear EarthTalk: Are the rumors true that refilling and reusing some types of plastic bottles can cause health problems?--Regina Most types of plastic bottles are safe to...