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Ocean Acidification

January 29, 2012 | Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss | EarthTalk |
Dear EarthTalk: I was horrified to read recently that our oceans are actually becoming acidic, that the continued burning of fossil fuels is changing the chemistry of our seas. What’s going on?
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Energy Drain From TV Cable Boxes

January 29, 2012 | Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss | EarthTalk |
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that cable and other pay TV boxes that sit atop television sets consume massive amounts of energy, in part because they are always on, even when the TV is off?
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Home Bathroom Water Use

January 22, 2012 | Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss | EarthTalk |
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that the bathroom is where over half of our household water usage takes place? What are some ways to take a bite out of that?
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Destroying Forests For Biomass

January 22, 2012 | Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss | EarthTalk |
Dear EarthTalk: I understand that some companies are now looking to cut down forests and burn them as “biomass” for generating electricity. Is nothing sacred?
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What is the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative?

January 15, 2012 | Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss | EarthTalk |
Dear EarthTalk: I understand that some Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic U.S. states have banded together to reduce their own greenhouse gas emissions. Can you enlighten?
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Harmful Ingredients in Mouthwash

January 15, 2012 | Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss | EarthTalk |
Dear EarthTalk: Are there healthy, green-friendly mouthwashes? I’ve heard that some contain formaldehyde and other nasty substances.
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Global Warming’s Big Impact on Water Supplies

January 8, 2012 | Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss | EarthTalk |
Dear EarthTalk: How is it that global warming could negatively impact water supplies in the U.S.?
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Are Food Dyes Harmful?

January 8, 2012 | Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss | EarthTalk |
Dear EarthTalk: Ever since the red dye #2 scare in the 1970s I’ve been wary of using food colorings or buying food that appears to contain them. Are there natural and healthy food colorings?
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Does Echinacea Really Have Medicinal Value?

January 1, 2012 | Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss | EarthTalk |
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the story with Echinacea? Many herb teas contain it, and many people swear by it as a cold remedy. But I’ve also seen headlines saying that the herb has no medicinal value whatsoever. Can you set the record straight?
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What Are Energy Audits?

January 1, 2012 | Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss | EarthTalk |
Dear EarthTalk: There are a number of companies out there now doing “energy audits” for the home, after which they try to sell you attic insulation and other products and services. Is this just a scam or would it be wise for me to look into this?
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