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Giving Up The Baggie: How You Can Reduce Single Use Plastics

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental MagazineDear EarthTalk: Any tips for reducing the amount of disposable plastic I use for food storage? —J. Spencer, Gaithersburg, MD

Analysts estimate that of the over six billion tons of plastic produced worldwide since the 1950s, we have recycled only nine percent of it and incinerated another 12 percent. The remaining, some 4.8 billion tons of plastic is either still in use, filling up landfills, or littered into streets, streams...

Lisa King ~ Three Questions & a Cover

Three Questions and a Cover — a short interview with one of my favorite authors, along with one of the author’s covers.

Lisa King is my guest today, and I’ll bet you never find a kinder or more generous author. Check out her interview below, then read an excerpt from her new novel, Blue Haven. You’ll be glad you did!

Of all the stories you could have told, why THIS one? 

A whopping thirteen-years ago, I was struck by an idea about a woman living in a veiled utopia, and thought, ...

There’s poison in the very bread we eat

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: Why are food manufacturers adding potentially carcinogenic potassium bromate to the flour of many of the packaged baked goods we consume? What are the risks and how can we minimize them? — Annie C., Poulsbo, WA

It may sound strange, but there are still many food manufacturers across the world who choose to enhance the quality and appearance of their baked products by adding the carcinogenic compound k...

Interview with author Martha Dunlop

I know there are a lot of fine authors out there, but Martha Dunlop really stands out. There’s a summary of her Starfolk books below, along with an excerpt. Before that, though, you’ll find her interview, which is kind and generous and helpful to all writers. Oh, and Martha will be awarding a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour, so be sure to read on to learn how to enter.

Question: What books do you recommend for an aspiri...

Interview with author Julia Merritt

Julia Merritt loves dogs and horses. You should listen to her, because she’s clearly a wise and benevolent soul. And read all the way through this interview to the author bio and beyond, because she will be awarding a $15 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

What books do you recommend for an aspiring writer?

The two books I referred to the most while writing horse/man were Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft (9th ed) by Jane...

The problem in the poop

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk : Does all the pet waste American dogs and cats leave behind outside have an effect (positively or negatively) on the environment? — Mary C., Seattle, WA

Dog and cat waste may seem harmless, but the reality is that your pet’s poop can be very problematic for ecosystems where it accumulates. Think of an ecosystem as a closed box. Within that closed box is everything that makes up an ecosystem: the dirt, the bugs...

Cinderella Didn’t Live Happily Ever After: The Hidden Messages in Fairy Tales

When did you first begin to suspect? Maybe the moment you saw that interview with Charles and Diana, and they were asked “Are you in love?” If we’d had the advantage of reading Anne Beall’s work sooner, we might all have entered adulthood with a better understanding of what was coming for us. Read on to learn more about her intriguing and enlightening new book. There’s also a short interview with the author PLUS a chance to win a signed copy of her book.

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Why the U.S. is lagging behind Europe and China

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: Why is the U.S. lagging behind Europe and China on the production and sales of electric cars? — James V., Miami, FL

The U.S. lags as a distant third among electric vehicle (EV) sales and production. According toBloomberg, China claims a whopping 46 percent of global EV sales. Europe comes in second at 34 percent, while North America accounts for only 15 percent. The U.S. EV fleet continues to expand, grow...

Interview with author C. W. Allen

It’s a joy to have C. W. Allen stop by this blog on her virtual book tour. Her interview answers (below) are thoughtful and contain a lot of practical advice for writers. As if that weren’t enough generosity, she’s also awarding a $10 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Keep reading to learn how to enter the drawing.

Question: What books do you recommend for an aspiring writer?

There are a lot of writing craft books to choose from out there. I ...

Environmental Racism

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: What do outdated federal housing mandates from the 1930s have to do with environmental justice today? — William. O., New York, NY

Racist policies from the 20th century have left minority communities disproportionately impacted by environmental pollution and global warming, researchers find. Through studies conducted nationwide, researchers have determined that urban neighborhoods historically “redlined” by th...