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View it in your browser August 26, 2012 WHAT WE'RE FOLLOWING Eating Healthy on a Budget Environmental Working Group (EWG) wants more Americans to put apricots, avocados and sweet potatoes in their shopping carts. Last week, the nonprofit public health organization released Good Food on a Tight Budget—a first-of-its-kind comprehensive science-based shopping… Continue Reading » Melting Away This summer's record-breaking drought and heat, which a growing number of scientists have tied to climate change, have been difficult for many Americans to ignore. But the impacts felt in the lower 48 states may pale in comparison to those being seen in Arctic regions… Continue Reading » FEATURED BLOGS The Missing Topic The Candidates Are Talking, But Not About Climate Change A voter perusing the Romney/Ryan campaign website would have a difficult time scrounging up any mention of climate change from among the laudatory praise of "carbon-based energy resources" and the startling dismissal of renewable energy as "politically favored" but… Continue Reading » IN OUR CURRENT ISSUE What's in Your Beach Bag? E's Top Picks for Summer Essentials Before you head for the shore this summer, consider packing your beach bag with gear that's both stylish and eco-friendly. One-piece bathing suit: A good full-coverage maillot swimsuit is always tough to find. The ideal version is one that is comfortable, flatters… Continue Reading » Sun-Powered Trolley The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Shows Off Its Solar It sounds like science fiction: an entire train system that runs on solar energy. Engineers have tested some models in Europe, but the U.S. has only one such system, operated by the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, in the small town of Washington, Pennsylvania. "The panels… Continue Reading » Unsafe for Swimming Bacteria Levels Rise at Local Beaches and the Government Cuts Funds for Water Testing Summer's here! Dust off the boogie boards, pack up the car and get ready to feel the warm sand between your toes…if your local beach is open, that is. According to the annual "Testing the Waters" report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), there were… Continue Reading » Forging New Connections for Palestinian Farmers Palestine Hopes to Make Its Mark as the Home of World-Class, Organic Olive Oil The annual harvest festival falls in early November outside the northern West Bank city of Jenin, Palestine. Hundreds of farmers and their families come out to celebrate the end of another season of organic, fair trade, extra virgin olive oil production. It's their… Continue Reading » EARTHTALK Q&A Radiant Underfloor Heating Dear EarthTalk: How energy efficient (and comfortable) is underfloor heating, sometimes known as radiant heating?   —Marcy Dell, Boston, MA… Continue Reading » Sustainable Furniture Dear EarthTalk: Are there certain brands or retail stores where sustainable furniture options can be had? And what should I look for when shopping for greener furniture? —W. Cary, Trenton, NJ… Continue Reading » WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT This content is brought to you free by E-The Environmental Magazine, which is published by Earth Action Network, Inc., a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. Our address is 28 Knight Street, Norwalk, CT 06851. We ask that you: Subscribe to our magazine   Order a Free Trial Issue   Make a tax deductible donation Forward email This email was sent to aquarianm@gmail.com by karen@emagazine.com |   Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. E - The Environmental Magazine | 28 Knight Street | Norwalk | CT | 06851