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EarthTalk®: Artificial Turf Controversy

Artificial turf fields have been rising in popularity as a low-maintenance (no mowing or watering) alternative to natural grass. Can you set the record straight about whether artificial turf is actually bad for our health and/or the environment?

EarthTalk®: Are Hunter-Gatherer Communities Still Living Today?

In addition to industrial projects, the loss of biodiversity through deforestation and the subsequent extinction of animal species decreases food sources and the supply of traditional medicine. Citizens and governments must make efforts toward preserving the cultures and homelands of hunter-gatherer groups.

Plant Sentience Changes Everything

Now that we know plants are sentient beings that nurture their young, care for the sick and injured, feed the ecosystem with the molecules of life, feel pain and stress, communicate on many levels, remember, learn, make decisions, hear, and see, we must treat them humanely, just as we do animals.

Planetary Eclipse

Of all the damage Team Trump may be wreaking, the assault on climate policies is the most existential. And the threat extends far beyond the borders of America to those who have no vote in the matter.

Why A Bidet Is Better Than Toilet Paper

But while bidets are a mainstay in many European countries, most Americans are yet to catch up to this trend; still, there's progress on this, with many U.S. adults, particularly younger generations, showing a growing interest in this cleaning device.

In Awe Of Warmth

It takes monumental loving effort on the part of the animal farmers, the spinners, weavers and knitters for their beautiful warm creations that keep the cold far away from us. I’m in awe of all that effort! The next time I slip on my newest alpaca hat and warm mittens, I’m going to inwardly give thanks to the farmer, animal and craftsperson who made my warmth possible.

Preparing Your Garden For Winter In 6 Easy Steps

Sometimes, it seems gardening is like trying to nail Jell-O to a tree, but it doesn't have to be that way. It's more like raising a kid; you can't skip steps just because you are not in the mood. Get out there and clean up your garden, get it ready for winter, and mulch! You will be glad you did.

Bedbugs Like the Smell Of Dirty Laundry

It's a good idea to routinely do a basic inspection of your home for bedbugs, even if you haven't traveled. Remember, bedbugs are more likely to be attracted to your dirty clothes, so when traveling keep those clothes packed up tightly to reduce the potential that any bugs in the room will be coming home with you.

Daily Astrology

September 4, 2025

The early hours of the day feel hopeful. Positive changes seem imminent. By late morning the waxing Aquarius Moon’s conjunction with Pluto provides a revealing look at those who wield power, how it is used...

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