Article Archive for Green Living

When fossil fuels are used to spin turbines

A Q&A with EarthTalk; reprinted with permission I heard that some wind farms use fossil fuels to power their generators when...

The environmental, economic and health costs

You make a lot of decisions in a single trip to the supermarket: Chicken or fish? Fresh or frozen? Debit or credit? Paper,...

Why wildflowers may become extinct

A Q&A with EarthTalk; reprinted with permission I've noticed that wildflower blooms in the mountains have been coming earlier...

Life in an old-fashioned neighborhood with an eco-spin

The savory smell of a home-cooked meal drifts from the common house. The sound of children laughing and playing buzzes through...

The health and environmental impacts of cleaning with bleach

A Q&A with EarthTalk; reprinted with permission My neighbor told me to pour bleach down my drains every week to keep them...

Get real tips on energy efficiency

Taking steps to save energy and save money at the same time? Good for you — but take note. Sometimes our good intentions when it...

The truth about whether to rid or reap gluten

Can you digest gluten comfortably? Could you easily digest bread and gluten when you were younger? How many of us have noticed...

The yays and nays of recycling plastics

A Q&A with EarthTalk; reprinted with permission Where do you recycle plastic stuff like sandwich bags, Saran Wrap and plastic...

Make your next vacation an eco-friendly one

It’s the heart of the summer: the perfect time to trade the boundaries of our homes for a trek out into nature for some sun, a...

Travel light on the planet and on your pocketbook

It sometimes feels like the time you need a vacation most is when you can least afford to take one. If you’re one of the...