Dear Eartha, I love coffee and end up stopping to purchase a caffeinated beverage several times a week. Sometimes I remember to bring a travel cup from home, but it’s a lot easier to just use the disposable cup from the coffee shop. The cups are usually made from paper, so they’re not too bad […]
Dear Eartha, I’m worried about climate change and want to see more action at all levels – from the local to the federal. How do I advocate for bigger change and bigger impact? I’m worried, too. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC for short – it’s a mouthful, right?) is the United Nations group […]
Dear Eartha, Today I received a five-pack of toy trucks I ordered online for my preschooler. After opening the shipping box, digging through foam peanuts, wrestling the plastic packaging, and cutting off the plastic ties, I freed the trucks and found myself with a mountain of trash. What gives? Whether with toys or meal delivery […]
Dear Eartha, I’m an avid rafter, but this drought has me worried about the future of my favorite sport. What can I do to ensure a future full of whitewater? I love to raft, too, and this year my friends and I were pretty disappointed that we didn’t pull any river permits. I’m starting to wonder […]
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