Times are really tough right now—the economy is tanking, we’re losing housing, the war is lingering, and everyone is overworked and overwhelmed. This has been going on for months, but... Read more >>

Q: I just made the switch to CFL light bulbs in my home, but heard they contain mercury. Is this true? If so, is it better to switch back to my old incandescents? A: First of all, congratulations on... Read more >>

According to the Food and Drug Administration, silver dental fillings may pose a threat to two groups already urged to limit mercury from another source, seafood. Silver dental fillings contain... Read more >>

Dear EarthTalk: How can I find out which seafood to avoid if I am concerned about lessening my impact on the environment and avoiding consuming unhealthy pollutants?—Pat Kelly, Seattle, WA... Read more >>

I recently discovered that every time I throw a light bulb into my garbage can, I am breaking the law. When I’ve tossed a blown bulb as if I were shooting a basket, I have always had residual... Read more >>

CFLs, Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs—they’re green and good for the planet. Sure CFL bulbs last ten times longer and use 75 percent less energy than incandescent light bulbs, but are they... Join this chit chat >>

Mercury as a toxin is old news. We’ve been alerted: it’s in our fish, in our water, and in our air. It’s been removed from paint. Mercurial chrome is no longer used to heal cuts.... Read more >>

The most controversial issue in dentistry is once again in the media after the FDA recently announced that silver-colored metal dental fillings (amalgam fillings) contain mercury that may cause health... Read more >>

Something weird is in the air. Have you noticed it? Nothing seems to be going right. Important emails have been bounced. Your laptop or cell phone has gone kaput. Your love life seems to have taken a... Read more >>

One summer when record-high temperatures were roasting Seattle, my fiancé and I decided to host our very first dinner party. After having avoided being dinner party hosts for the first seven... Read more >>