Eco-friendly Valentines
Give your sweetie gifts and treats that are sweet on the earth too. >> Jewelry, roses, chocolates, and more
Behind bamboo fabric
The FTC cracks down on misleading claims of "eco-friendly" fabric. >> What are you really buying?
9 food label lies
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Cash for Refrigerators
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12 ways to reuse aluminum foil
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Environment News
Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally
AP - Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.
- Toyota adds new Prius to global recall list
- China releases first national pollution census
- China points to farms as major pollution risk
- Toyota to recall over 50,000 Prius in Europe
- Toyota announces mass hybrid vehicle recall
- Toyota says to recall 400,000 hybrids worldwide
- Cross-sections of Maine giant elm to be displayed
- Toyota to recall new Prius, other hybrids in Japan
- Global warming an Olympic worry, says Rogge
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Chicago area gets wind-powered EV charging station
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The Windy City area is capitalizing on its most famous attribute with a new wind-powered electric vehicle charging station. Located in Highland Park, 30 miles outside of the city, the charging station uses electricity generated by Illinois wind farm Read full post »
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Energy vampires: Is it worth it to unplug your electronics?
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You can save money by unplugging and using power strips. But you might save bigger bucks with less effort. Read full post »
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Federal climate change agency being formed
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A new federal agency charged with reporting on climate change is being formed. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will set up the Climate Service using members of the National Weather Service and other NOAA offices. ... Read full post »
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That funny "green police" Super Bowl commercial
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The Audi A3 TDI commercial stole the Super Bowl show, at least when it comes to green-themed ads. Read full post »
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Vote for your favorite greener gadget
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It's that time of year again! The Greener Gadgets Design Competition has started and 18 cool, eco-friendly gadget ideas are waiting for your votes. This year is the third year for the competition and the Read full post »
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While the BLM is facing a virtual clog of large, desert-based solar project proposals, smaller, distributed solar projects are popping up at an impressive rate. ... Read full post »
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A safe way to dispose of BPA-containing plastics
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