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Dear Eartha, Last week, a friend mentioned Earth Overshoot Day. Can you explain what it is? When we hear the word “overshoot” we might associate it with a positive statement – “Wow, you really [...]

Dear Eartha, I know wildfires are a normal part of our mountain ecosystem, but I can’t help but wonder if climate change is making fires worse. Is it? As I write these words, I am breathing a [...]

Dear Eartha, during the COVID lock-down, I saw stories about clearer skies, cleaner waterways and our planet getting a break. How do we get back to normal without sacrificing these benefits?  As [...]

Dear Eartha, These are interesting times, to say the least. How do you recommend celebrating Earth Day this year? The coronavirus outbreak sure has put the kibosh on our collective fun – proms [...]

Dear Eartha, the coronavirus outbreak has given me a lot of anxiety and it’s hard to think about conservation right now. What do you suggest? Have you seen the Building Hope ads in the paper – [...]

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, Last week a new climate change report was all over my newsfeed. Can you break it down for me — are we doomed? – Jared, Frisco  Jared, thanks for bringing up the huge elephant [...]