Dear Eartha, does my fondness for IPAs have an environmental impact? Please don’t tell me I’ll have to forego an après-ski pint (or two) to help save the planet. Last summer, Chicago-based [...]
Dear Eartha, how can I go green this Valentine’s Day? Ah, Valentine’s Day. Whether you celebrate it, ignore it or wonder why it became a holiday at all, it’s an opportunity to acknowledge and [...]
Dear Eartha, I want my town to ban plastic shopping bags. What can I do to make this happen? I love your enthusiasm! Before we demand change from local lawmakers, we need to understand what we’re [...]
Dear Eartha, I heard about the new rollback on water protection in the U.S. Can you help me understand what this means and if there’s anything we can do about it? Last Thursday the Environmental [...]
Dear Eartha, this new year, I would like my family to cut back on the amount of plastic we use. How can we reduce our plastic footprint? With the New Year just beginning, it is the perfect time [...]
Dear Eartha, I heard that January is National Radon Action Month. What is radon? What actions do I need to take? Not to be dramatic, but radon is a silent killer, and it could be lurking in your [...]
Dear Eartha, I’ve seen some of the new glass recycling stations around town, and I don’t really understand the purpose. Why wouldn’t people just drop off their glass when they’re at a recycling [...]
Dear Eartha, It’s hard to get in the holiday spirit when climate change has got me feeling like a grinch. Do you have any good news to help me go into the New Year with a merrier outlook? [...]
Dear Eartha, I love my Christmas tree and decorating with lights this time of year. What are their environmental impacts? Do I need to consider skipping some of my favorite holiday traditions? [...]
Dear Eartha, I bought new ski equipment this season, and now I don’t know what to do with my old stuff. How can I get rid of my skis responsibly? Great question! With so many outdoor enthusiasts [...]
