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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: “2022 Ann Arbor Summer Festival”

The Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) has announced their complete 2022 season, including the full music lineup at Top of the Park, taking place from June 10-July 3. See full calendar.

The season comprises nearly 200 individual events including 89 concerts on two stages at Top of the Park, which is located on Ingalls Mall and Washington Street on the Campus of the University of Michigan.

● Rackham Stage (915 E. Washington Street)
● O&W Grove Stage (under Burton Memorial Tower)

For more information, visit www.A2SF.org

EVENTS CALENDAR: “Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas”

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, will rev up this year’s Las Vegas Auction, June 30-July 2, at the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center with an impressive stable of Ford-powered pony cars and collectible Shelby vehicles.

Collector car enthusiasts interested in registering to bid for Barrett-Jackson’s 2022 Las Vegas Auction may do so here.

To purchase tickets and VIP packages to the event, click here. Join Barrett-Jackson’s online conversation with #BarrettJackson and #BJAC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Visit www.barrett-jackson.com for more info.

EVENTS CALENDAR: “Downtown Rocks Free Concert Series”

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

Sat, June 25th – The Calling, Dishwalla (1st St Stage, Starts at 8:00 p.m.)
Mon, Jul 4th – Molly Hatchet, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Mackenzie Porter (3rd & 1st St Stage, Starts at 6:00 p.m)
Sat, Jul 23rd – Sebastian Bach (1st St Stage, 9:00pm)
Sat, Jul 30th – Hoobastank, Soul Asylum, Alien Ant Farm (1st St Stage, Time TBD)
Sat, Aug 13th – Saliva & Theory of a Deadman ( 3rd St Stage, Starts at 8:00 p.m.)
Sat, Aug 20th – Simple Plan (3rd St Stage, 9:00 p.m.)

All concerts are presented free of charge thanks to our casino partners, so give them some love.

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:

“Freestyle Love Supreme”: May 31 – June 5, 2022 @ Detroit Music Hall

“Mean Girls”: June 7 – 19, 2022 @ Fisher Theatre

“Bluegrass Happening”: June 23 @ Detroit Opera House

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


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