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30 Oct 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
A program launched just last month is already about halfway to meeting its goal of 1,000 superintendents signed up for its green training program, which will slash the carbon emissions-and energy costs-of New York City's buildings.+ READ MORE
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29 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
Your bathroom can be the one room in your house that uses the most water; from your toilet to your tub and shower to your sink, there's a lot of water that goes down the drain. Each can be minimized with the help of smart materials, though; check out our guide to water conservation in the bathroom.+ READ MORE
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28 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating...+ READ MORE
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20 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Flood plains can change rapidly with construction and modern improvements. Even if you don't think you live in a flood plain it is worth considering what you would do if a flood occurred and ways to make your property more resistant to flood damage.+ READ MORE
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19 Oct 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Every year, Project Censored compiles the 25 most important but under-reported stories of the year. This year, some urgent environmental issues are included, and if you consider yourself concerned about the environment, you really should know about them. + READ MORE
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16 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Things you never wanted to know about how the body can react to toxic chemicals: from red blood cell disintegration to eye damage, the chemicals involved in fracking and natural gas drilling are dangerous, and what they can do to the body is not pretty. + READ MORE
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15 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Watch The 11th Hour, and get inspired to act against climate change before it's too late--at home, in your community, and with your elected leaders. + READ MORE
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13 Oct 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
If it's news to you that an oil company can come into your backyard and start drilling, you should read this. The concept of a split estate is causing heartache--and illness--for an increasing number of people around the country, not to mention contaminating public water supplies.+ READ MORE
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12 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
There is no resource more precious than water. Green your water use through conservation, efficient appliances, and using smart designs, and Energy Star appliances.+ READ MORE
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11 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Green bathrooms require more than just a coat of green paint! Find out how to set up an eco-friendly bathroom in How to Go Green: in the Bathroom.+ READ MORE
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8 Oct 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Is it really possible to assign a dollar value to nature? It can't be easy to quantify the contributions that ecosystems and wildlife make to our economy, but more and more people are trying... hopefully that means more and more people are listening to the messages of conservationists.+ READ MORE
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25 Sep 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Yesterday at the Clinton Global Initiative, Usher and Phillipe Cousteau announced that they were forming a partnership to help educate youth about water issues--specifically, the aim is to empower students to help restore and protect the world's water. I attended the press conference where the new...+ READ MORE
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24 Sep 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
New research, based on date collected by three previous lunar missions, suggests that there may be water on the moon. Could this reserve of lunar water help supplement the endangered water resources of the blue planet?+ READ MORE
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23 Sep 2009 IN WA$TED! | COMMENTS
A woman just wants to keep her home and family clean, but she's so wasteful in the process. She can save so much water by being just a bit more conscious. The Wa$ted New Zealand crew shows her how it's done.+ READ MORE
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21 Sep 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Water conservation starts with using to the fullest whatever water we access. A gray water recycling system achieves just that. Installing one in your home can seem complicated, but there are companies that specialize in helping you set up a system that suits your needs. + READ MORE
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