The United States has now entered the worst drought since 1956.
It's having a ruinous effect on corn, soybean and honey production (to name just a few crops)
The American Public Works Association (APWA) named Santa Monica's Charnock Well Field Restoration Project a 2012 Public Works Project of the Year, APWA announced Monday.
Presented annually, the
Dear EarthTalk: Has an alternative to air conditioning to keep rooms cool been invented that is significantly cheaper and/or that uses significantly less energy than traditional air conditioning?
— Ashutosh
Dear EarthTalk: I understand there is good news about the recovery of bird species like the Peregrine Falcon, Bald Eagle and others owed to the 1972 ban on DDT.
PACIFIC PALISADES — Water quality watchdog Heal the Bay gave Santa Monica’s beach areas all As during dry weather, a continuing sign that Santa Monica’s bad water reputation may be behind it.
CITY HALL — The Planning Commission is expected to consider a controversial development that would create a dense residential complex over what is now the Village Trailer Park, something residents of the park are fighting tooth and nail.
Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing series that tracks the city’s expenditures appearing on upcoming Santa Monica City Council consent agendas.
Dear EarthTalk: Lead was long ago phased out of automobile gasoline, but it is still in aviation fuel and is now the largest source of lead emissions in the U.
Dear EarthTalk: How do green groups feel about the new 2012 Farm Bill draft recently released by the Senate? — Roger Wheeler Miami, FL Like so much of the legislation coming out of Washington, D.
CITYWIDE — Angela Lund, owner of Baby Daze Boutique, runs a green business. Her store provides new and used items for children up to the age of 6, and does a consignment-style swap for parents when their children have outgrown a product that’s still in good condition.
Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing series that tracks the city’s expenditures appearing on upcoming Santa Monica City Council consent agendas.
Dear EarthTalk: What is the “Fair Trade Your Supermarket” campaign? — Brian Howley, Washington, DC A project of the non-profit Green America, the “Fair Trade Your Supermarket” campaign aims to empower consumers to advocate for more “Fair Trade” products on store shelves at their local supermarkets.
