Earth 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 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
View ArticleEarth Talk: Suitable biodegradable materials
Dear EarthTalk: What are suitable materials for making biodegradable plastic besides corn and sugarcane? Is pineapple or peanut suitable? -- Y.H.Y
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Getting the Right Seniors in the Room
The title above has become something of a mantra for us at NFESH in recent months because we realize how essential accomplishing that is– if
View ArticleEarth Talk: Toxic BPA in cans and storage containers
Dear EarthTalk: Why on earth would cans and other food storage containers contain toxic BPA that can make us sick? Is there any way to avoid it?
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 the
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 Gen Xers might
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
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
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: Cool Holiday Gifts for Vegans
Dear EarthTalk: I'm looking for cool holiday gift ideas for a strident vegan who won't tolerate items that make use of animals or animal products. Any
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
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: Geoengineering solutions to address climate woes
Dear EarthTalk: Are there any realistic geoengineering solutions to our climate woes and why haven't we started employing them yet? -- A.M.
View ArticleEarth Talk: Was Hurricane Harvey caused by global warming?
Dear EarthTalk: Was Hurricane Harvey caused by global warming? -- T.D. The short answer is no. No single hurricane or weather
View ArticleEarth Talk: Michael Bloomberg's Environmentalism
Dear EarthTalk: Since when did Michael Bloomberg become a great environmentalist? -- J.M. Michael Bloomberg was primarily known as a
View ArticleEarth Talk: Volvo ending their production of gas-powered engines
Dear EarthTalk: Does Volvo's embrace of electric cars signal the beginning of the end of the gas-powered internal combustion engine? -- Macy
View ArticleEarth Talk: Green Booze
Dear EarthTalk: What's the latest in greener booze? Are there any good organic beers, wines or liquors out there? -- MR Perhaps no
View ArticleEarth Talk: Yellowstone grizzlies off of the endangered species list
Dear EarthTalk: Is the federal government's decision to take Yellowstone's grizzlies off of the endangered species list good news or bad news for the
View ArticleEarth Talk: Reducing Carbon Footprint With Gamification
Dear EarthTalk: What are some ways people are using games to help reduce their carbon footprints? -- LM Environmental advocates and
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