Windfall for Business, ‘Not Much’ for Poor Filipinos
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July 30, 2010
AQUINO’S STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS By MARYA SALAMAT MANILA – They did not really expect much but when Benigno Aquino III ran true to form and, in his first State of the Nation Address, “remained... Read more »
ENVIRONMENT: Recycling plastic bags, wrappers
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July 30, 2010
EARTHTALK From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Clinging plastic like Saran wrap is difficult to recycle because the resin it contains that gives it wrapping power cannot be extracted without... Read more »
ENVIRONMENT: Fertilizers killing plants and trees
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July 30, 2010
EATHTALK From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Within my lawn I have over 100 citrus, mango and avocado trees. When I use Scott’s Bonus S Weed and Feed, am I feeding my new... Read more »
ENVIRONMENT: Which fish is safe to eat to avoid mercury?
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July 16, 2010
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine PHOTO: Mark H. Anbinder, courtesy Flickr Dear EarthTalk: I always thought eating fish was healthy, but now I’m concerned about mercury in tuna and other... Read more »
Ecological and social costs of growing bananas
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July 2, 2010
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Banana production has long been known for its environmental and human rights abuses, which have included the use of dangerous pesticides, water pollution,... Read more »
Minimizing cell phone radiation
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July 2, 2010
EarthTalk From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine The jury is still out as to whether or not the radiation emitted by cell phones is dangerous, but some manufacturers are working to reduce the... Read more »
ENVIRONMENT: Will BP do more eco damage than other oil spills?
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June 16, 2010
EARTHTALK The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently detected huge deepwater plumes of dispersed oil up to 30 miles long, seven miles wide and hundreds of feet thick. Pictured here: Workers... Read more »
ENVIRONMENT: Herbicide atrazine in drinking water
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June 1, 2010
EARTHTALK From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I understand there’s an issue with the herbicide atrazine showing up in dangerous quantities in drinking water, mostly throughout... Read more »
ENVIRONMENT: Walmart’s large foot print
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June 1, 2010
EARTHTALK From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I heard that Walmart is having a bigger positive impact on the environment than any other U.S. institution. What are they doing... Read more »
Binay: I think I’ve won!
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May 17, 2010
MANILA, Philippines - Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay on Wednesday (May 12) said he is confident he has won the vice presidency defeating Liberal Party bet Sen. Manuel “Mar” Roxas in the 2010 elections. “I... Read more »









