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1. Ask the Ecologist • Ecosystem • Biomass & Habitat Written by:Belle Bergner ( Columns / Ask the Ecologist ) Currents OnLine: Q: What is the difference between an ecosystem, biomass, and habitat? May 8th, 2009 Word count: 13


2. Ask the Ecologist July 2008 Written by:Belle Bergner ( Columns / Ask the Ecologist ) READ IT HERE • WEB ONLY ARTICLE Q: I’ve read about the chemical Bisphenol A being in some types of plastic. Is Bisphenol A hazardous to our health? What plastics should we avoid? Is this chemical still being put in plastics?&n July 1st, 2008 Word count: 107


3. Ask the Ecologist-May 2008 Written by:Belle Bergner ( Columns / Ask the Ecologist ) Q: I heard that walking behind a lawn mower for an hour is like hanging your head behind your car tailpipe for 100 miles. Could this be true? - Nick A: According to the California Air Resources Board (CARB), 2006 lawn mower engines contribute April 30th, 2008 Word count: 88


4. Disposing of Pet Waste and CFLs Written by:Belle Bergner ( Columns / Ask the Ecologist ) Q: Sometimes my dog’s poop gets lost in the snow before I can pick it up – especially when there are several feet of snow in the yard or next to the sidewalk. Is it OK to let this biodegrade into the grass when the snow melts? March 20th, 2008 Word count: 49


5. Fluorescent Lightbulbs and Old Electronics Written by:Belle Bergner ( Columns / Ask the Ecologist ) Q: You wrote about compact fluorescents previously, but what about the big, long fluorescent lightbulbs? Can we recycle those at our local hazardous waste drop off too? February 1st, 2008 Word count: 27


6. Winter Composting and Rock Salt Alternatives Written by:Belle Bergner ( Columns / Ask the Ecologist ) Q:Can I keep adding to my compost pile over the winter? Will food keep biodegrading in the cold? January 6th, 2008 Word count: 19


7. Turkeys & Lightbulbs Written by:Belle Bergner ( Columns / Ask the Ecologist ) Q: Are free range turkeys bad for the environment? December 11th, 2007 Word count: 9


8. How Can I Decrease My Energy Use? Written by:Belle Bergner ( Columns / Ask the Ecologist ) Q: There are so many ways that I use electricity or burn oil or gas every day. Can you suggest changes to my energy use that will have the most impact? November 5th, 2007 Word count: 31


9. Is it Legal to Compost in the City? Written by:Belle Bergner ( Columns / Ask the Ecologist ) Q: Is it legal to compost in the City? A: It sure is. But some restrictions apply. There is, in fact, a City ordinance for composting. It states that uncooked vegetables cannot be mixed into the pile unless you take a class at October 1st, 2007 Word count: 82


10. Disposing of Your Old Computer Written by:Belle Bergner ( Columns / Ask the Ecologist ) Q: I am getting a new computer for the new school year. Is it OK to throw away my old computer and other computer accessories? A: Absolutely not. Computers, computer accessories, and other electronics have loads of heavy metals, gases and othe September 1st, 2007 Word count: 81

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