EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What’s the latest on efforts to ban plastic bags? How many U.S. locales have instituted some kind of ban, and have these initiatives made a dent in the amount of plastic litter? — Melinda Clarke, New York, NY California made big news recently when it […]
For those who remember “the big one” when Mt. St. Helens erupted in 1980, you will recall that it was a gorgeous spring day. Although volcanologist had been on pins and needles about an eruption, life continued down in the valley a lot like every day since the last blow up centuries before. After the […]
With spring 2013 around the corner, many Americans will finally be venturing out to enjoy their yards. And according to an online survey conducted by Harris Interactive in December 2012, those with a yard/landscape will be looking forward to three yard and landscape activities most of all: relaxing, planting, and spending time with family. The […]
Gardening expert Melinda Myers provides a step-by-step plan to transform your landscape while saving time, money and a natural resource It’s possible to create a beautiful landscape and be kind to the environment even with a busy schedule and while staying within budget. “All it takes is a bit of planning and a few low […]
