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Dear EarthTalk: What are the environmental pros and cons of corn-based plastic as an alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastic? – Laura McInnes, Glasgow, Scotland
Polylactic acid (PLA), a plastic substitute made from fermented plant starch (usually corn) is quickly becoming a popular alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics. As more and more countries and states follow the lead [...]

In Culture, Earth and Environment on June 30, 2008 with Popularity: 2% [?]
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EarthTalk: Killing ants? Cogeneration?

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Dear EarthTalk: In renovating a vacation cabin, I discovered carpenter ants working their way through the walls. Is there any way to responsibly get rid of the pests without using noxious chemicals that could potentially harm my family? — Curran Clark, Lummi Island, WA
Carpenter ants may seem small and look [...]

In Culture, Earth and Environment on June 23, 2008 with Popularity: 3% [?]
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EarthTalk: Nuclear waste? Keeping cool sans air conditioning?

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Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that there are plans to build a large repository for nuclear waste in Yucca Mountain in Nevada, but that plans have been slow and are very controversial. Where is our nuclear waste kept now and what dangers does it pose? – Miriam Clark, Reno, NV
Plans to store the majority of our nation’s [...]

In Culture, Earth and Environment on June 16, 2008 with Popularity: 3% [?]
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Camera ready

By Bessie King

Love to take pictures? Have a knack for adventure? Ever wanted to be in a National Geographic-like trip? If you answered yes to any of these questios, get your camera ready and submit those images to win a once in a lifetime trip.
For decades, shutterbugs have dreamed of having one of their best shots appear [...]

In Culture, Earth and Environment, Travel on June 9, 2008 with Popularity: 4% [?]
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EarthTalk: Deet? Retirement plans?

By John Guilfoil

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that the DEET used in most mosquito repellents is toxic? If so what problems does it cause? And what are some non-toxic alternatives for keeping mosquitoes at bay? – Tom Pollack, Oakland, CA
DEET is commonly known as the king of mosquito repellents, though not everyone is keen to slather it on [...]

In Culture, Earth and Environment on June 9, 2008 with Popularity: 3% [?]
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EarthTalk: Rising seas? Green lawnmowers?

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Dear EarthTalk: Recent NASA photos showed the opening of the Northwest Passage and that a third of the Arctic’s sea ice has melted in recent decades. Are sea levels already starting to rise accordingly, and if so what effects is this having? — Dudley Robinson, Ireland
Researchers were astounded when, in the fall of 2007, they [...]

In Culture, Earth and Environment on June 2, 2008 with Popularity: 3% [?]
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EarthTalk: China’s olympics? Are we losing winter?

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Dear EarthTalk: The 2008 Summer Olympics in China are drawing a lot of attention right now for political reasons. I’ve heard, though, that one ray of light is China’s effort to make the event as green as possible. What’s going on in that regard? — Josh Rogers, Concord, NH
It’s true that China is using the [...]

In Culture, Earth and Environment on May 26, 2008 with Popularity: 4% [?]
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EarthTalk: College campuses? Wetlands?

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Dear EarthTalk: What initiatives are taking place on college campuses to reduce the footprints of these large users of energy and other resources? – Shawna Smith, Hamilton, NY
Microcosms of the world at large, college campuses are great test beds for environmental change, and many students are working hard to get their administrations to take positive action. [...]

In Culture, Earth and Environment on May 19, 2008 with Popularity: 3% [?]
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EarthTalk: Healthy fast food? Sunblock?

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Dear EarthTalk: I really want to eat healthy and organic but am constantly traveling and on the go. How can I eat fast food without having to always end up at McDonalds and Burger King? – Dylan Baker, Seattle, Washington
The latest trend in fast food is healthy and organic, and luckily for conscious consumers, [...]

In Culture, Earth and Environment on May 12, 2008 with Popularity: 5% [?]
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Immigration affects environment, too

By E Magazine

Immigration has become a “hot button” issue, but often for the wrong reasons, reports the May/June 2008 issue of E - The Environmental Magazine (now posted at: www.emagazine.com). What’s missing is frank discussion of its impact on overall population growth and on the environment - and on how to address its fundamental causes.
Largely because of [...]

In Culture, Earth and Environment, Politics on May 8, 2008 with Popularity: 4% [?]
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