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Bumper to Bumper Species

by Graham Averill October 6, 2009

Cape Hatteras turtles and birds thrive without off-road traffic

Bed Bugs!

by Beau Beasley October 5, 2009

Dear EarthTalk: Why are bed bugs a big issue right now? Where do they come from and what real harm do they do? Are there non-toxic ways of dealing with them? – Harper H., Newburyport, MA Bed bugs, tiny little rust-colored insects of the Cimicidae family, live by feeding on the blood of humans and [...]

Drink Beer, Save Water

by Jedd Ferris October 5, 2009

Popular brewer donates to wild rivers

Prescription: Sunlight

by Will Harlan October 2, 2009

Doctor’s orders: Get more sunlight on your skin. We human beings were built to be outside. The latest evidence: widespread vitamin D deficiency. Over half of Americans have dangerously low levels of vitamin D. Why? Because we’re spending too much time indoors. Vitamin D prevents osteoporosis, depression, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and even the effects [...]

Roadless Rule Returns

by Will Harlan October 2, 2009

Southeast congressmen lead new effort to restore roadless area protections

Cash for the A.T.

by Graham Averill October 1, 2009

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy granted $30,000 for land purchase