Earth Talk: Fuel Efficiency and 18 Wheelers
Dear EarthTalk: It’s obvious that our cars are getting greener every year, but what about 18 wheelers? -- P.M We all rely on heavy d
View ArticleEarth Talk: Dogs, Cats and Climate Change
Dear EarthTalk: Is it really true that our dogs and cats are major contributors to climate change, and if so what can we do about it? -- C.S.
View ArticleEarth Talk: If I stick to grass-fed beef, can I live with myself...
Dear EarthTalk: Even though I know a vegetarian diet is better for the environment, I love cheeseburgers and a good steak every now and then. If I sti
View ArticleMinnesota’s ‘One Health’ Approach to Antibiotic Resistance Shows Progress in...
In an effort to combat antibiotic resistance and protect the health of people, animals and the environment, three state agencies are working together
View ArticleEarth Talk: Climate change and the affect on real estate values
Dear EarthTalk: How will climate change affect real estate values? -- J.W. It’s not surprising that questions like these are on
View ArticleEarth Talk: Train vs Bus
Dear EarthTalk: I always assumed the train was the greenest form of mass transit, but a friend told me I would be better off taking the bus. Could thi
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Somebody's Grandmother Is Hungry
Here at NFESH it is not unusual to answer the phone and find a reporter with questions about our senior hunger research on the other end of the line.
View ArticleEarth Talk: What are "Intentional Communities"?
Dear EarthTalk: What are so-called “intentional communities”? And are there any in the U.S. that are sustainability-focused? -- E.M.
View ArticleEarth Talk: What are "Intentional Communities"?
Dear EarthTalk: What are so-called “intentional communities”? And are there any in the U.S. that are sustainability-focused? -- E.M.
View ArticleEarth Talk: Risks of chemical drain clog removers
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that the chemicals we use to unclog backed-up drains are harmful to our health and the environment. Can you suggest safer
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Everyone Has To Eat
There is little to dispute that statement. Food, as we all know, is critical to maintaining life and health. Everyone does have to eat, but not everyo
View ArticleEarth Talk: Global Climate Action Summit
Dear EarthTalk: How did the Global Climate Action Summit coming up later this year come about and what do organizers hope to accomplish? -- J.S.
View ArticleEarth Talk: Ban on Drinking Straws
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the deal with some restaurants no longer offering straws to their customers? What’s so bad about sipping your drink through
View ArticleEarth Talk: The fight to protect endangered species
Dear EarthTalk: Now Trump is going to allow the importing of elephant “trophies” after all! Where do things stand overall now in the fight to prot
View ArticleEarth Talk: Tesla's Solar Roof
Dear EarthTalk: I need to get my roof replaced as a result of storm damage (thanks global warming!). Is Tesla’s solar roof a good deal and do other
View ArticleEarth Talk: The danger of hydrophobic chemicals in outdoor products
Dear EarthTalk: Just when I finally purged my kitchen of non-stick cookware due to the risks posed by Teflon, I now learn that my rain jacket and wate
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: The Truth That Lies Beneath The Surface
Our last blog post entitled “In the Numbers” took a hard look at demographics and speculated about how the aging of the Millennials and Ge
View ArticleEarth Talk: Eco-Friendly Mattresses
Dear EarthTalk: I’m in the market for a new mattress after two decades on “old faithful” and I figure it’s a good time to go green. What are t
View ArticleNorthern NJ Community Foundation Launches Fund Established in Memory of New...
The legacy of terrorist victim Darren Drake continues with the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's Darren Drake Memorial Fund. Drake,
View ArticleEarth Talk: Apparel industry's carbon footprint
Dear EarthTalk: I heard that the apparel industry has a huge carbon footprint and environmental impact. What are manufacturers doing to combat this
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