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Earth Talk: Sustainability + Fashion = Slow Fashion

September 16, 2021 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: What is “slow fashion?” Does it relate to sustainability? —K. Lam, Taos, NM In the U.S., millions of shoppers pack clothing stores, excited […]

SST Redux: Are The New Supersonic Jets Friendlier To The Planet? (Earth Talk)

August 12, 2021 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: Are the new SST jets friendlier to the environment than the SSTs of the 1970s? —P. Barnes, Midlothian, TX Nearly 20 years have […]

The Age Of The EV: Which One Would You Get? (EarthTalk)

July 15, 2021 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: I am looking to finally ditch the old minivan and upgrade to an EV. What are the best choices out there nowadays in […]

Dark Sky Havens: Where Can I Find One? (EarthTalk)

July 9, 2021 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: What are “dark sky havens” and are there any near me? —D. Morris, Troy, MI A bright moon hangs over the clear, terrestrial […]

EarthTalk: Easy Tips For An Eco Friendly Home

July 2, 2021 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: What are some quick and easy ways to make my home more comfortable and climate-friendly? —Jane B., Tampa, FL While the coronavirus pandemic […]

Contaminated Drinking Water: America’s Next Public Health Crisis? (EarthTalk)

June 16, 2021 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: What are the main contaminants we have to worry about in our drinking water? How can we know if we are being exposed […]

Pet Toxins: What Are They And How Can We Avoid Them? (EarthTalk)

June 3, 2021 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: What are some of the most common contaminants our pets are exposed to and how can we avoid them? —Maria R., Chicago, IL […]

EarthTalk: Are Google Maps & Waze Helping Or Hurting The Planet?

April 15, 2021 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: What are the environmental pros and cons of so many of us relying on GPS apps (Waze, Google Maps, etc.) to get around […]

EarthTalk: How Climate Models Work

March 25, 2021 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: How does climate modeling work? What is the state-of-the-art in the field these days, and what do these most recent models tell us […]

EarthTalk: Whither The Bees?

March 11, 2021 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: How are bee population numbers doing these days? —B. Turner, via e-mail Whether you’ve noticed it or not, there are far fewer bees […]

EarthTalk: Do Rivers Have Legal Rights?

February 26, 2021 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: Should rivers be given the same legal rights as people in order to protect them? —Phyllis T., New Haven, CT “The river flows […]

Grizzly Bear Recovery In The Lower 48: Is It Possible? (EarthTalk)

February 19, 2021 americajr 1

Dear EarthTalk: What’s the latest on efforts to reintroduce Grizzly bears back to the Lower 48? —J. Whitaker, silver Spring, MD Grizzly bears, once a […]

Green Holidays: How To Make This Year’s Celebration Less Wasteful (EarthTalk)

December 17, 2020 americajr 1

Dear EarthTalk: The holidays are so wasteful given all the consumerism and decorations. Do you have any tips for making this year’s celebration less wasteful? […]

Plant Blindness: Not Seeing The Forest Or The Trees? (EarthTalk)

November 19, 2020 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: What on Earth is “plant blindness”?  – Betsy Carlucci. New York, NY Botanists James Wandersee and Elizabeth Schussler coined the term “plant blindness” […]

Mining Wastes: The Next Frontier Of Carbon Sequestration? (Earth Talk)

September 18, 2020 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that wastes left over from mining operations could be used to absorb carbon dioxide and help solve the climate crisis? […]

EarthTalk: Underground City? Moving Below Ground To Save What’s Above

August 27, 2020 americajr 2

Dear EarthTalk: If we lived in underground buildings (and cities), would it be better for the environment overall? —Marty M., Hoboken, NJ  It’s certainly true […]

EarthTalk: Can Waterfalls Really Make Me Happy?

August 14, 2020 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that being around a waterfall makes you feel good? – S.B., Lewiston, ME The notion of waterfalls making you happy […]

EarthTalk: Is COVID-19 Killing Off The Great Apes?

July 30, 2020 americajr 1

Dear EarthTalk: I overheard someone saying the Coronavirus could drive mountain gorillas extinct? Is this because they are susceptible to the virus? —Spencer S., Tukwila, […]

Giving Up The Baggie: How You Can Reduce Single Use Plastics (EarthTalk)

July 24, 2020 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: Any tips for reducing the amount of disposable plastic I use for food storage? —J. Spencer, Gaithersburg, MD Analysts estimate that of the […]

Material Ecology? Building The Future With Nature (EarthTalk)

July 10, 2020 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: Can you explain the concept of “Material Ecology” as advertised in a new Museum of Modern Art exhibit? —Nancy R., New York, NY […]

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EVENTS CALENDAR: “SAE Foundation Annual Celebration”

The SAE Foundation Annual Celebration brings together students, teachers, volunteers, and donors to recognize and pay tribute to the career accomplishments and generous spirit of the industry professionals who inspire the next generation of innovators.

We will be honoring Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, with the SAE Foundation Industry Leadership Award at this year’s event which will be held at The Henry Ford Museum on May 23, 2023 in Dearborn, MI.

Tickets and more info at: www.SAEfoundation.org.

EVENTS CALENDAR: “2023 Detroit Grand Prix”

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear will return home to the Streets of Downtown Detroit, June 2-4, 2023. The event will feature the cars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing in the Chevrolet INDYCAR Grand Prix, the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, INDY NXT by Firestone and the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli. The event is collectively referred to as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.

The Grand Prix Entertainment Stage will be located in Hart Plaza and it will feature music Friday-Sunday. Fans can watch performances on the stage free of charge throughout the weekend. Headline acts include A-Track at 6pm ET and Big Boi at 7:30pm ET on Friday, June 2 with Z-Trip at 5:30pm ET and Steve Aoki at 7pm ET on Saturday, June 3.

For more information, visit www.DetroitGP.com and follow our social media pages at www.facebook.com/detroitgp, www.twitter.com/detroitgp, andwww.instagram.com/detroitgp.

EVENTS CALENDAR: “White Label World Expo”

Packed with event features to grow your business potential, the White Label World Expo – Las Vegas will set its agenda to cover nearly all of the retail, ecommerce, and selling/supplying industries. Multiple summits, specialized co-located events, and networking and investment opportunities are abundant when attending the White Label World Expo.

The White Label World Expo is setting itself as the forefront of educating and showcasing organizations and businesses at the heart of ecommerce, retail, and environmentally sustainable innovations to take entrepreneurship to the next level. Check out what’s on at this year’s event in Las Vegas!

May 3 – 4, 2023

For more info, go to: www.whitelabelexpo.com

EVENTS CALENDAR: “Downtown Rocks Free Concert Series”

The Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas invites you to these FREE concerts:

  • Sun, May 28th – Marcy Playground (3rd St Stage, 6:00 PM)
  • Sun, May 28th – Toadies (3rd St Stage, 7:30 PM)
  • Sun, May 28th – Smash Mouth (3rd St Stage 9:30 PM)
  • Sat, Jun 3rd – WALK THE MOON (3rd St Stage, 9:00 PM)
  • Sat, Jun 17th – Soulja Boy (3rd St Stage, 9:00 PM)
  • Sat, Jun 24th – +LIVE+ (3rd St Stage, 9:00 PM)

For more information, visit https://vegasexperience.com/downtown-rocks-free-concerts/

EVENTS CALENDAR: “Broadway in Detroit”

Here are the list of upcoming plays and musicals produced by Broadway in Detroit:

Disney’s “Aladdin”: May 9 – 14, 2023 @ Fisher Theatre

“Billy Porter – Black Mona Lisa Tour: Vol. 1”: May 18, 2023 @ Fisher Theatre

“Sutton Foster Awards”: May 21, 2023 @ Fisher Theatre

For tickets and more info go to: www.broadwayindetroit.com


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