A few times in the past I've been asked to consult with organizations that train people in stock market strategies. Some are general in nature, and some specialize
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that asthma cases in children often correlate to living close to roads and all the associated pollution-spewing traffic?
— Jake Locklear, San Diego, Calif.
Living near
For days after the horrific massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School the National Rifle Association was oddly silent. They even shut down their Facebook page and stopped tweeting. (The NRA
When I was a young boy, biologist Farley Mowat's book "Never Cry Wolf" eloquently described nature and wolves like the world had never known before. Wolves
We are locked in a seemingly permanent debate over the proper size and scope of government. It was a centerpiece of the recent presidential campaign. It features heavily in the
The "right-to-work" issue is back. When a state passes a right-to-work law, as Michigan did this month, employers in that state can no longer agree to require workers
Dear EarthTalk: It might seem obvious, but what would be the primary benefits of public transit as an alternative to the private automobile if our country were to make a
I've been reminded that Los Angeles County supervisors are considering a "Clean Water, Clean Beaches Measure," which would impose an annual fee on virtually all county
For many of us, the New Year brings a desire to look forward with a clear vision and a positive outlook, which is exactly what our higher education system needs.
Readers often assume that I love writing. I wish that were the case. Frankly, I view writing much as I view working out in the gym. I love both activities,
