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Wanted: Young farmers
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: American farmers are an aging population. Is anyone doing anything to make sure younger people are taking up this profession in large…
The Future of Mining in the Grand Canyon
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I understand that mining was just banned in the Grand Canyon and environs. Why is that an important victory for the environment?…
Natural Bug Repellents
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I can’t seem to find any natural bug repellents that really work so I end up using the harsh, chemical varieties. Are…
The “Just Label It” Campaign
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Can you fill me in on what the “Just Label It” campaign is and what it is trying to accomplish? …
“Underwater Wilderness” Areas?
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I heard the term “underwater wilderness” recently. What does it refer to? – Melissa Cook, via e-mail “Underwater wilderness” is a term sometimes…
Under The Sea: Acidic Oceans?
Dear EarthTalk: I was horrified to read recently that our oceans are actually becoming acidic, that the continued burning of fossil fuels is changing the chemistry of our seas. What’s…