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Dear Eartha, it feels like nothing went right in 2020. What environmental success stories can I reflect on to brighten my mood heading into the New Year? There is no denying, 2020 was a tough [...]

Dear Eartha, Every year, I make a New Year’s resolution to adopt one new habit to make my life more sustainable. A friend called me a hypocrite, because no matter what I do, I’ll still have an [...]

Dear Eartha, I’m thinking about getting an electric car, but I’m just not convinced they can handle winter driving. What’s your take? The future, dear readers, is electric! This is important [...]

Dear Eartha, A few days ago, my neighbor and I were chatting about the wildfires and drought the west has experienced this year. I mentioned that we’ll see more of these disasters because of [...]

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? [...]