EARTHTALK™, written by the editors of E Magazine, answers readers’ environmental questions and is published every week in newspapers, magazines and websites across America — nearly 1,750, in fact, reaching a potential readership of up to 80 million.

Is there mercury in my dental fillings? Is cat litter toxic? Where can I find organic beer? Why is it important to “buy locally?” Is there a connection between environmental toxins and breast cancer? Is the world running out of oil?

EarthTalk™ provides information and ideas on how one can “green up” their lifestyle, and also helps people understand the more complicated, globally-impacting issues that need political solutions. E readers know the column, of course, as it appears on page 64 of every issue and is posted weekly on emagazine.com.

Now EarthTalk™ is a book, a “best of” the column that has now been educating the public on key environmental issues for over 5 years.

EARTHTALK is real questions from real readers. It’s aimed at the average Joe (or Jane), but is presented in sufficient depth to also involve the dedicated environmentalist. Topics in the book include:
• Recycling: Does it really cost more energy than it saves? What’s the deal with the number system? Where can you recycle cell phones, tennis shoes and printer cartridges?
• Buying local and organic: Do urban gardens significantly contribute to our food supply? How can I tell if food is really organic? What is coffee’s environmental footprint?
• Green living and working: What home improvements can make my home greener? What’s better: using the dishwasher or hand washing? Does it save energy to turn off office equipment at night?
• Eco-friendly autos: Are hybrid car batteries recyclable? How can you convert a car to run on cooking oil? Are there green taxis?

CONTENTS
1: Eat, Drink and Be Wary: From Local Food to Lunchables
2: The Enlightened Shopaholic From Wal-Marts to Small Marts
3: Say “Aaaah!” Healthier Living from the Refrigerator to the Medicine Cabinet
4: Living (and Working) Spaces Digging In, Turning Off and Waxing On
5: Phantom Loads and Energy Suckers Curing a Nation of Oil Addicts, one Turbine at a Time
6: Green Threads Organic Undies and Recycled Sneaks
7: The Whole Kid and Caboodle From Dirty Diapers to Toxic Toys
8: Feeling the Heat Tackling Global Warming from the Backyard to the Beach
9: Open Road Transportation, Travel, and Cutting Our Carbon Load
10: Technically Speaking Saving the Earth, One iPod at a Time

This comprehensive guide is the perfect tool for easy research about key environmental issues. EarthTalk™ provides the essential tools and tips for living in harmony with the planet. EarthTalk™ also makes a great gift!