Artesia Community Corner
EarthTalk: Safety issues with gel hand sanitizers
from:EarthTalkDear 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...
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Boy Scout beautifies Artesia Library with landscaping project
Former Boy Scout (now an Eagle Scout) Lowell Palacpac beautified the west side of Artesia Library with junipers, sage palms, and other eugenia. For his efforts, the City...
Miss Artesia & Miss Artesia Teen Pageant accepting applications
The Miss Artesia & Miss Artesia Teen Pageant is an annual event where young women from surrounding communities compete to become the next Miss Artesia or Miss Artesia...
Read more...Painting address numbers on curbs
Individuals and/or groups who want to paint address numbers on curbs, either for a fee or on a donation basis, need to obtain approval from the City of Artesia.
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The purpose of stormwater permits
Many of the materials used in the manufacture of concrete are potentially harmful to the quality of creeks, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
For instance,...
EarthTalk: Chemicals in scented candles
from:EarthTalkDear 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.
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A New Look, More Info, New Ways to Share on our new Artesia Community Site!
Welcome to Artesia'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:EarthTalkDear 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.
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EarthTalk: Reducing food packaging waste
from:EarthTalkDear 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...
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EarthTalk: Environmental festivals and events
from:EarthTalkDear 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....
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