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All CategoriesEarthTalk: Toilet paper and other disposable paper products decimate forestsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free bleaching? -- S.C. ... Read more...EarthTalk: Which parts of the U.S. will be hardest hit by global warming?from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Which parts of the United States are or will be hardest hit by global warming? -- A.P. It’s difficult to predict which areas of the U.S. will suffer... Read more...EarthTalk: Reducing home heating energy usefrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: This winter is shaping up to be one of the coldest in recent memory where I live. What can I do to reduce my home heating bill now and in the future? --... Read more...EarthTalk: The "green cities" movementfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What is the “green cities” movement? -- J.M. Best described as a loose association of cities focused on sustainability,... Read more...EarthTalk: Synthetic chemicals in baby bottlesfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Is it true that some baby bottles contain chemicals that can cause health problems for babies? If so, how can I find alternatives that are safer? -- A.G. ... Read more...EarthTalk: Desalinization of ocean water for drinkingfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: With all the talk of desalinization of ocean water for drinking, what do we know about the impacts this might have on climate, ocean salinity and other natural... Read more...EarthTalk: Fireplace Dangersfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: It is starting to get colder and I’m eager to try out the fireplace in our new home, but we don't want to create health or environmental problems. Are there... Read more...EarthTalk: Which is greener: dryer sheets or liquid fabric softener?from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Which is better for our environment: to use dryer sheets in the dryer or liquid fabric softener in the wash? It seems they both have properties that are not very... 1 comment Read more...EarthTalk: Rooftop solar panels for home energy and hot waterfrom: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 Auburn, NebraskaFeel 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.... 1 comment Read more... |