Rohnert Park Community Corner
Eat Local! Great Resources in the Rohnert Park area
What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts California’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...
Read more...Make a difference in Rohnert Park! 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 Rohnert Park area and around...
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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...
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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...
California Wildfire Map and Information
Updated for November 16th Los Angeles Widfires. Worried about family and friends in the Los Angeles and Southern California wildfires? Here is an interacti ve map of the Los...
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 - Rohnert Park 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? --...
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