<![CDATA[Illinois Times - Earth Talk]]> <![CDATA[Is it safe to eat cloned animals?]]> Cloning has been controversial ever since Scottish scientists announced in 1996 that they had cloned their first mammal, a sheep they named Dolly. While Dolly lived a painful, art]]> <![CDATA[earth talk]]> Dear "Earth Talk": What environmental and health problems are associated with the use of chlorine by the paper industry? Is chlorine really essential in the production of paper? -- Misty Landlet]]> <![CDATA[prairie notes 11-25-04]]> <![CDATA["Green up" your home]]> Dear Earth Talk: What kinds of home improvements could I do that would make my house healthier and more environmentally friendly? Most homes are not lacking in ways they can be healthier for family a]]> <![CDATA[earth talk 4-28-05]]> <![CDATA[prairie notes 1-6-05]]> <![CDATA[prairie notes 1-27-05]]> <![CDATA[Tiny bubbles]]> Untitled Document How much of an effect, if any, does the carbon dioxide in carbonated beverages have on global warming? A typical 12-ounce can of soda contains]]> <![CDATA[Safe. Period.]]> Untitled Document Are there environmentally friendly alternatives to tampons and sanitary pads? Women of ancient cultures couldn’t buy feminine hygiene produ]]> <![CDATA[Bad to the bone]]> Untitled Document How much pollution do motorcycles generate? Are there efforts to make them more eco-friendly? Motorcycles typically get about double the gas mileag]]> <![CDATA[Green threads]]> Untitled Document Where can I find fashionable clothing brands that use organic materials? Increased environmental concerns worldwide have not escaped the notice of the f]]> <![CDATA[Time to stop eating meat]]> Untitled Document Vegetarians and vegans argue that eating meat is bad for the environment. How true are these claims? There has never been a better time t]]> <![CDATA[prairie notes]]> <![CDATA[When recycling is dangerous]]> Untitled Document Is it true that refilling and reusing some types of plastic bottles can cause health problems? Most types of plastic bottles are safe to reuse at ]]> <![CDATA[For the birds]]> Untitled Document Wind power turbines, some people say, pose a threat to birds, including migrating flocks. If this is true, what is being done about this? It is i]]> <![CDATA[Draining and paving paradise]]> Untitled Document Development and urban sprawl have caused the loss of millions of acres of wetlands. What is the status of wetlands in North America? ]]> <![CDATA[Green outdoor clothing]]> Untitled Document Where can one find the best options for green-friendly outdoor clothing, as well as traditional items without the environmental guilt? Outdoor ]]> <![CDATA[Prairie Notes 5-20-04]]> <![CDATA[Why “clean” coal isn’t]]> Untitled Document Coal used to fuel power plants and other industrial activity is a key culprit in pollution and climate change. So what is “clean coal”? ]]> <![CDATA[What <i>you</i> can do]]> What can one person do to help curb global warming? Most of our own direct contributions to global warming pertain to the modes of travel we choose. For starters, air travel burns more fossil fuels p]]>