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...
Read more...Blades of glory! Find ice skating rinks in and around Rockaway Beach, Missouri
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 Missouri 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 Rockaway Beach Community: BLOG ON!
Since this site is all about Rockaway Beach, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link...
Eat Local! Great Resources in the Rockaway Beach area
What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Missouri’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...
Read more...Rockaway Beach, Missouri 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 Rockaway Beach! 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 Rockaway Beach area and around...
Read more...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...EarthTalk: What's more green-friendly: flying or driving?
from:EarthTalk
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...
