EarthTalk

EarthTalk, an environmental question-and-answer column, is an effort to reach “beyond the choir” of committed environmentalists and offer highly useful information to people shown in poll after poll to be ready and eager for “green” information.

Published by the editors of E - The Environmental Magazine,  EarthTalk answers reader-submitted questions on a wide range of environmental topics—“from the global village to your backyard”: “Is genetically modified food safe for human consumption?” “How do I remove the asbestos siding from my house and dispose of it properly?” “Are ‘environmentally safe’ household cleaners really better for my health and for water quality?” “How do I know if what I’m buying is truly organic?”

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EarthTalk: Toxic flea collars

Dear EarthTalk: I’m told that, despite improvements in recent years, pesticides in flea collars are still harmful to pets and humans. Are there ways to minimize fleas without... Read more

EarthTalk: Non-animal tested household cleaners

Dear EarthTalk: I am very interested in purchasing household cleaners whose ingredients and final product are not tested on animals. Where do I look? -- D.R.According to most... Read more

EarthTalk: Smart Growth

Dear EarthTalk: What is “smart growth” and how does it benefit the environment? And what are the downsides, if any? -- F.Q.Originating in the early 1970s when city planners... Read more

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