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Earth Talk: Risks of chemical drain clog removers

Dear EarthTalk: I've heard that the chemicals we use to unclog backed-up drains are harmful to our health and the environment. Can you suggest safer

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Earth Talk: What are "Intentional Communities"?

Dear EarthTalk: What are so-called "intentional communities"? And are there any in the U.S. that are sustainability-focused? -- E.M.

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Earth Talk: Train vs Bus

Dear EarthTalk: I always assumed the train was the greenest form of mass transit, but a friend told me I would be better off taking the bus. Could

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Earth Talk: Shift from retail to online shopping

Dear EarthTalk: How do environmentalists feel about the amount of packaging waste consumers have to deal with now that shopping has largely switched

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Earth Talk: Green Gift Ideas

Dear EarthTalk: I want to set a good environmental example with my gift-giving this holiday season. Any tips on how or even better, what to give

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Earth Talk: Fuel Efficiency and 18 Wheelers

Dear EarthTalk: It's obvious that our cars are getting greener every year, but what about 18 wheelers? -- P.M We all rely on heavy

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Earth Talk: B Corporations and their effect on the environment

Dear EarthTalk: I know what C Corporations, S Corporations and LLCs are, but what are "B Corporations" and how does this status help the

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Earth Talk: Fuel Cell Cars in the United States

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that fuel cell cars are finally available for mainstream drivers in the U.S.? -- JM For years,

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Earth Talk: Environmental Justice in the Trump Era

Dear EarthTalk: What is meant by "environmental justice" and how is it under assault in the new Trump administration?  -- M.G.

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AmericanTown'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

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This Week's Homes Sold in {local_city}

Below is the list of recently sold homes for {local_city} {local_state}. You can review MLS sale prices, home details and public records (including

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your {local_city} organization...

If your nonprofit group in {local_city} is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to

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Earth Talk: Suitable biodegradable materials

Dear EarthTalk: What are suitable materials for making biodegradable plastic besides corn and sugarcane? Is pineapple or peanut suitable? -- Y.H.Y

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Earth Talk: If I stick to grass-fed beef, can I live with myself...

Dear EarthTalk: Even though I know a vegetarian diet is better for the environment, I love cheeseburgers and a good steak every now and then. If I

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Earth Talk: Dogs, Cats and Climate Change

Dear EarthTalk: Is it really true that our dogs and cats are major contributors to climate change, and if so what can we do about it? -- C.S.

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Earth Talk: Geoengineering solutions to address climate woes

Dear EarthTalk: Are there any realistic geoengineering solutions to our climate woes and why haven't we started employing them yet? -- A.M.

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Earth Talk: Global Warming and the evolution of wildlife species

Dear EarthTalk: Could global warming really already be a factor in the evolution of wildlife species? -- V.D. No doubt the quickly

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Earth Talk: Michael Bloomberg's Environmentalism

Dear EarthTalk: Since when did Michael Bloomberg become a great environmentalist? -- J.M. Michael Bloomberg was primarily known as a

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Earth Talk: Volvo ending their production of gas-powered engines

Dear EarthTalk: Does Volvo's embrace of electric cars signal the beginning of the end of the gas-powered internal combustion engine? ­-- Macy

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Earth Talk: Yellowstone grizzlies off of the endangered species list

Dear EarthTalk: Is the federal government's decision to take Yellowstone's grizzlies off of the endangered species list good news or bad news for the

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