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Charter Schools .... |
Given our country's difficulty in educating kids, you'd think the formula for successful schools were as hard to understand as motivic cohomology or banach space. |
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Charter Schools: Do They Measure Up? |
When it came time for Martin Lujan to choose a high school for his oldest son, one thing was clear: he wanted a school in which discipline and academics were a priority. |
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| Deals & Offers for P:WA Readers! |
These deals are just for our readers...you must mention P:WA to take advantage of them! |
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| Clean Coal: A Misnomer? |
Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, “clean” coal really isn’t—yet the Bush Administration pushed strongly for it. What is Obama’s take on it? -- John Zippert, Eutaw, AL |
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| Does "Insulating Paint" Really Work? |
Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- Bob Dibrindisi, Easthampton, MA |
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| Will Fertilizing My Grass Kill Ocean Fish? |
Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like rivers, streams—or even the ocean for those of us who live |
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| The "Green Revolution" vs. Greenbacks |
Dear EarthTalk: What kind of job opportunities might be opened up by the new federal emphasis on green projects? -- Dick Wetzler, St. Paul, MN |
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| The Benefits of a Rooftop Garden |
Dear EarthTalk: I’m sure there are many good environmental reasons to build a rooftop garden. Can you enlighten? |
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| Are Oil Spills a Thing of the Past? |
Dear EarthTalk: I haven’t heard much of late about big oil spills like the infamous Exxon Valdez. Has the industry cleaned up its act, or do the media just not report them? -- Olivia G., via e-mail |
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| Should I Go Solar? |
Dear EarthTalk: I’d like to know the relative electricity cost of utility scale solar and wind plants versus rooftop residential solar. |
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| Panthers in Florida? |
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the story with the Florida Panther these days? Is it still teetering on the brink of extinction, or is it on the rebound? -- Alex T., via email |
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| Tax Incentives for Energy-Efficiency Improvements |
Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce the overall environmental footprints of their homes? |
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| Killer Wales (Orcas, that is) |
Dear EarthTalk: How are populations of the world’s orca whales faring these days? Are we still in danger of losing them all in the wild? -- J. Witham, Bangor, ME |
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Summer Sizzle: A Ramble Through Inner Space Cavern |
You're familiar with soda straws, naturally, but have you ever seen one that lasts for centuries and eventually becomes a cave carrot? |
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Got Milk? |
Breast milk is funny. Cow's milk and goat's milk aren't funny; they're just things you drink. Think about it: if you were out of half-n-half, would you add a little breast milk to your coffee? |
