Rooftops Newsletter: How Do You Solve A Persistent Problem?
When the Problem is Persistent, The Solution is Persistence Again this week, as the news focuses on the President’s proposed budget for the
View ArticleEarth Talk: Is alternative energy still the next big thing?
Dear EarthTalk: Is alternative energy still the next big thing for American venture capitalists? -- J.M. A decade ago, in the wake of
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Waste Not, Want Not
In this space we generally focus on big waste, that is, we report on the work that we are doing through our What A Waste® projects at Senior
View ArticleEarth Talk: What new in eco-friendly light bulbs?
Dear EarthTalk: What new in eco-friendly light bulbs? Is it true that incandescent bulbs are back in a much more efficient form? -- B.B.
View ArticleAmericanTowns Heroes: Citizens Get A Lesson in Gardening And Community Building
Not everyone has a green thumb, but for those who do, coaxing healthy plants from soil and seed is easy. For those who don't, there are books and
View ArticleEarth Talk: Vegan Product Recommendations
Dear EarthTalk: Do you have any recommendations for vegan health and beauty products? -- J.T. The problem with many common personal
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Random Acts of Kindess Offer Warmth
Remember when you were young and you had to wear a hat, gloves and a scarf before you could leave the house to go play in the snow? Your Mom or Dad
View ArticleEarth Talk: The Trump presidency and the environment
Dear EarthTalk: What are environmentalists doing to prepare for a Trump presidency? -- R.E. Many different interest groups are
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: It's Polar Bear Plunge Season!
What do polar bears have to do with fundraising? Nothing, unless the polar bears are really people who brave the frigid ocean waters to raise money
View ArticleEarth Talk: President Obama's Environmental Legacy
Dear EarthTalk: Now that his second term is winding down, what will President Barack Obama's environmental legacy look like? -- M.D.
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Ride for Reading Delivers Books to Kids on Bikes!
Reading is Fundamental is an expression you may have heard. In addition to being the name of an organization whose mission is to foster literacy
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Hunger and Local Health Data: Putting the Two Together
Finding Solutions to Senior Hunger In the Face of Growing Need and Shrinking Resources For nearly a decade now the National Foundation to End Senior
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Marines Deliver on Toys for Tots
The Marines are always heroes. It is the nature of their job to be a "force in readiness" to protect and defend us, but did you also know the Marines
View ArticleEarth Talk: Environment policy under President Donald Trump
Dear EarthTalk: What kinds of changes to federal environmental policies can we expect to see from Donald Trump when he assumes the presidency? --
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Homes for Heroes
Moving, along with buying and selling a home can be one of the more stressful life events. Throughout the process there are many details to consider,
View ArticleEarth Talk: What's new in efforts to generate electricity from ocean waves?
Dear EarthTalk: You hear a lot about solar and wind energy, but what's new in efforts to generate electricity from ocean waves? -- M.B.
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Best Friends is a No-Kill Sanctuary
You don't have to believe that "dog is man's best friend" to agree the Best Friends Organization is friend to dog and man alike. Best Friends is a
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Teens Take Action Against Tobacco
Remember the saying "Give a Hoot; Don't Pollute?" It was made popular by Woodsy Owl to remind us that putting garbage in its place and taking
View ArticleEarth Talk: If solar energy is growing so much in the U.S., why have some of...
Dear EarthTalk: First Solyndra went under, then SunEdison... If solar energy is growing so much in the U.S., why have some of the bigger players
View ArticleSEMPER K9 Helps Veterans and Shelter Animals
From Shelter to Service is the tagline of SEMPER K9 an organization that makes assistance dogs available to veterans. Their mission is "to enhance the
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