6 ways to go green for Back to School
Maydelle Fason, a green-living mother of two and a former horticulturist, offers some tips for preparing your kids while protecting the environment.
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Global warming heats up a nuclear energy renaissance
Global warming and the BP oil spill have helped rehabilitate nuclear energy in the eyes of the public – and some environmentalists.
How to recycle your unwearable tennis shoes
You jog in them, meet your friend for lunch in them, and they have a special place in your heart. They are your sneakers. But what happens once you've loved them to death?
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Home appliances get tough new efficiency standards
Industry and environmentalist groups have agreed on tougher efficiency standards for home appliances that, over the next 30 years, could save enough energy to power 40% of American homes for a year.
20 green things in 20 minutes
Think one person can't make a difference? Think again. Here are 20 little things you can do to help the environment and your world in less than 20 minutes.
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6 lessons from the BP oil spill
What the tragedy of the BP oil spill has taught us about regulations, technology, and how our energy diet must change.
Fire Prevention and Safety
Learn About the Effects of Fires and How to Prevent Them
Keeping Your Pets Safe in a Disaster Situation
Climate Change
What Is Climate Change?
Why Should I Be Concerned About Climate Change?
What Can I Do To Help Prevent Climate Change?
What Is Being Done To Help Prevent Climate Change?
Global Warming Versus Climate Change
Balancing Environmental Impact - Household Lighting
Helpful Links & Resources
Automotive
The importance of used motor oil recycling
How to collect and recycle your motor oil
Handle your used motor oil like a pro
How to change and recycle your used oil filter
The many purposes of used motor oil
Drive less, drive smart
Mercury
Mercury and the environment
Products that may contain mercury
Tips for recycling products containing mercury
Mercury links and resources
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Automaker tunnels their way to better fuel efficiency
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How the light rail is making cities leaner, greener and more sustainable
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Obama gives Chevrolet Volt a boost
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Are flex fuels the future?
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Spring fashion must haves 2010
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For Kids
Your Pledge to the Environment
Here's a pledge you can take to protect the environment!
Books on the Environment
Check out these fun books and activities to find out more about the environment.
Conservation Songs
Sing along to these fun songs about conservation!
50 Things You Can Do to Reduce Air Pollution
Here are 50 things YOU can do in and out of your home to reduce air pollution.
What is Earth Day?
For over three decades, Earth Day has been gaining momentum in this important environmental movement. Learn more about this international day of celebration.
Green Shopping Tips
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