Madison Community Corner
EarthTalk: Rooftop solar panels for home energy and hot water
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I am considering solar panels for my roof to provide heat for my hot water and possibly to do more than that. Are there some kinds of solar panels that are better...
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Blades of glory! Find ice skating rinks in and around Madison, Alabama
Feel like the cold weather has you stuck in your house? Ice
skating is a great excuse to get out and have some fun. Bring your friends and
family to enjoy a day of excitement....
Looking to hit the ski slopes in Alabama this winter?
When it comes to snow, there’s more to do with it than just
making snowangels. Skiing – downhill or crosscountry – along with snowboarding
are two great winter activities...
An Invitation to our Madison Community: BLOG ON!
Since this site is all about Madison, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...
Eat Local! Great Resources in the Madison area
What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Alabama’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...
Read more...Madison, Alabama 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...
Make a difference in Madison! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity
You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Madison area and around the...
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EarthTalk: Starting a School Environmental Club
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’m thinking about starting an environmental club in my middle school. Can you give me some ideas about how to start? Can you connect me with other...
Read more...2008 Jingle Bell Run/Walk
Be there with bells on!
Get in the spirit this holiday season at the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis®. Be one of the thousands of runners and...
EarthTalk: What's more green-friendly: flying or driving?
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Dear EarthTalk: How can I determine if it is more eco-friendly to fly or drive somewhere? -- C.M.
The simple answer is that driving in a relatively fuel...
EarthTalk: Green-friendly holiday gift ideas and sources
Dear EarthTalk: Can you recommend some sources for toys and other holiday gifts that are both safe and not harmful to the environment? -- T.G.
Given the...
10 ways to combat the red, white and post-election blues
No doubt about it – this has been one loooong election season.
Now that it’s over, don’t be surprised if you experience some...
EarthTalk: Eco-Psychology
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I caught the tail end of a discussion about “ecopsychology” recently on the radio, something about the negative impacts of people not communing with nature...
Read more...The Power of a Single Vote - Madison Election Information and Polling Places
This year promises to be one of the biggest elections ever. Even in areas that have been offering early voting, lines on Nov. 4th could be longer than normal, so...
EarthTalk: Where do lead-tainted toys that have been recalled end up?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: There has been a lot of news about lead-tainted children’s toys being recalled. Where are these toys ending up and are they creating pollution problems there? --...
Read more...Winning the Real Estate Game in Madison in a Tough Market
It's pretty much accepted fact that a Alabama home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
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EarthTalk: Will the LED light bulb dethrone the compact fluorescent?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What’s the story with LED light bulbs that are reputed to be even more energy-efficient than compact fluorescents? -- T.E.
Perhaps the ultimate...
EarthTalk: Natural headache remedies
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Dear EarthTalk: Are there natural headache remedies that can get me off of Tylenol, Advil and other medicines whose side effects can be as bad as or worse than the pain that led...
Coping with the U.S. Financial Crisis
No doubt about it, the current economic situation in the US Financial Crisis is scary. But there are things each of us can do to protect ourselves and keep things from...
EarthTalk: Does inflating car tires with nitrogen help the environment?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Is using nitrogen to inflate my car’s tires really better for the environment than using air? And if so, how? -- R.M.
Whether or not it...
