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?

Word count: 555

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? ...

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3. Ask the Ecologist-June 2008

Written by: Belle Bergner

( News / Articles )

Word count: 514

4. 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 B...

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5. 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 biodegr...

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6. 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?

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7. 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?

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8. Turkeys & Lightbulbs

Written by: Belle Bergner

( Columns / Ask the Ecologist )

Q: Are free range turkeys bad for the environment?

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9. 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?

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10. 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 ...

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