Dear EarthTalk: How can it be that carbon dioxide emissions are the lowest they have been in the United States in 20 years despite the fact that we have no
Christmas is about tradition. For a few geeks, Christmas is also an ideal time to get in a little bit of scientific research. What could be better than to combine
This could be a long day for triskaidekaphobics. Then again, having a condition with that many letters is never a good sign. But what is it? Hint. Check the date
In August, fast food workers walked off the job in 50 U.S. cities, demanding a raise to $15 an hour. The strikes touched off a national debate about raising
Though mothers of infants and toddlers can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the estrogen mimicker BPA (bisphenol-A) is finally banned nationwide from infant formula containers as well
If you value our cultural heritage here in Santa Monica, a world free of nuclear weapons, or public art, or peace, or the responsibility to do the right thing about
There are two parallel conversations going on in Santa Monica. One is between developers, their attorneys, architects, public relation firms, lobbyists, city staff and certain members of the City Council.
Another one of those massively big developments is before City Council (Item 8-B) for review Tuesday night.
This one is the development proposed for Fourth and Fifth streets along
Dear EarthTalk: What are some ideas for being greener this holiday season?
— Beth Livingston, Camden, NJ
While the holidays are festive and fun, they can take a toll on the
Congressional budget negotiators are moving to meet a Dec. 13 deadline to produce, well, something. For weeks, we've been told to keep expectations low. There'll be