Dear EarthTalk I’ve followed the trends in “eco-homes” now for many years. Are there equally encouraging things happening in the world of condos? Charlie Anderson Seattle, WA Believe it or not, condominiums may be some of the most environmentally responsible housing out there today, especially since
Dear EarthTalk Are there natural headache remedies that can get me off of Tylenol, Advil and other medicines whose side effects can be as bad as or worse than the pain that led me to use them? Jan Levinson Portland, ME Many of us may be too dependent on over-the-counter painkillers to treat the occa
Dear EarthTalk: Is using nitrogen to inflate my car’s tires really better for the environment than using air? And if so, how? — Roger Mawdsley Abbotsville, BC Whether or not it makes environmental sense to inflate car tires with nitrogen instead of air is a matter of much debate.