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Borax makes comeback
bDear EarthTalk I’ve heard so much about using Borax for green housecleaning. But if this mineral has to be mined,...
Read moreCivic leaders approve solar panel changes
CITY HALL — A controversial law requiring photovoltaic panels to be installed in the least visible location from the street...
Read moreGlobal warming may be a people problem
Dear EarthTalk To what extent does human population growth impact global warming, and what can be done about it? Larry...
Read moreGreen Revolution’s legacy quite costly
Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water...
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New solar panel law draws concerns
CITY HALL — A proposal by city officials to streamline the permit application process to install photovoltaic panels has drawn...
Read moreFresh coat of insulation
Dear EarthTalk Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? Bob...
Read moreZero-emissions truck rolls into Santa Monica
CITY HALL — A new truck is joining the Santa Monica fleet, a zero-emissions truck that will serve the Water...
Read moreHeated debate
Dear EarthTalk: Don’t some scientists point to sunspots and solar wind as having more impact on climate change than human...
Read moreWar and the gorilla
Dear EarthTalk: Has the recent violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatened the populations of lowland gorillas? How many...
Read moreSomething in the water
Dear EarthTalk Is there any truth to the rumor about high levels of birth control chemicals being found in some...
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