Dear EarthTalk Thorium is a naturally occurring element that is supposedly more available, more efficient and safer to use than uranium for generating nuclear energy.
Dear EarthTalk Given the preponderance of carcinogenic chemicals out there today, is it true that eating certain foods like garlic or onions can actually help prevent cancer? M.
Dear EarthTalk How clear (or not) are the links between the rising incidents of cancers around the world and the prevalence of synthetic chemicals in modern society? Alberto Buono Lee, Mass.
CITY HALL — Saving the Village Trailer Park is going to be an expensive proposition that could jeopardize city services or other capital projects, city officials told the City Council at its meeting Tuesday.
CITY HALL — In October, Santa Monica hosted the world’s largest electric vehicle parade, featuring almost 200 cars running silently down Main Street from City Hall.
Dear EarthTalk I drink diet soda but I’m told it’s bad for me and linked to health problems. Is this true and if so can you suggest any healthier alternatives? Mitchell James Ronkonkoma, NY While rumors have circulated for years that diet sodas are unhealthy, researchers have found no direct links b
CITY HALL — The City Council signed off on a plan to walk its sustainability talk Tuesday when it accepted the Strategy for a Sustainable Local Economy, a policy meant to “green” all aspects of the business environment in the city by the sea.
CITY HALL — The owner of Village Trailer Park agreed to hold off on the demolition of 10 uninhabited trailers Wednesday so that the City Council will have the opportunity to discuss the matter at its meeting next week.
Dear EarthTalk Why don’t more states mandate deposits on beverage bottles as incentives for people to return them? Most bottles I’ve seen only list a few states on them.
CITY HALL — The dogs had their day Tuesday when City Council members voted to champion a pilot program which would allow dogs and their human companions to play on the beach.
Dear EarthTalk What are the greenest light bulbs to use? I hear there has been a lot of backlash against compact fluorescents because they contain mercury.
CITY HALL — An organization dedicated to establishing a Santa Monica dog beach where canines can scamper in the sand without a leash have been thrown a bone.
