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When ordering take-out, keep it 'green'

While packaging is part of the deal with to-go orders,  restaurateurs and patrons are devising fresh approaches to make take-out more lean and green.

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GM: Turning trash into gas

Produced for General Motors - Coskata Inc., a leading developer of alternative bio-fuels, has announced the successful start-up of its semi-commercial flex-ethanol facility.

How clean is "clean coal"?

Produced for Siemens - The U.S. has about 200 years of coal reserves and industry experts say clean coal plants mean less reliance on foreign sources of energy and more jobs. But how clean is "clean coal"?

Technology going green for the home

Produced for World Market Center, GE, LG, Oreck-Going green is a dominant theme in home furnishings this year; some appliance makers are responding to the need with environmentally friendly appliances. Miren el video en EspaƱol

First carbon neutral house on the East Coast opens its doors

Produced for General Motors - The Green House, in McLean, Virginia, is the first carbon neutral house on the East Coast. The house uses a highly advanced energy efficient design and renewable energy systems.

Thousands test drive gas-free, emissions-free vehicles

Produced for General Motors - Over the last two years a fleet of hydrogen fuel-cell powered Chevrolet Equinoxes has been test driven by everyday people, and the fleet recently reached the millionth mile mark.

California vineyards are practicing sustainable winegrowing

Produced for the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance - California has the most widely adopted green winemaking program in the world, one that has earned the state's top environmental award. 

Beyond the plug, what makes electric cars go

Produced for General Motors - With triple digit fuel economy claims on cars like the Chevrolet Volt, how will automakers get the wheels rolling on new electric cars?

Spot it, report it, protect trees in your community

Produced for USDA - August is National Asian Longhorned Beetle Awareness Month and communities are being asked to help protect trees and forests by checking for signs of this devastating beetle.

Federal Tax Credits

Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 & 2010 (for existing homes only)

Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 & 2010 (for existing homes only)

Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 & 2010 (for existing homes only)

Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 & 2010 (for existing homes only)

Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 & 2010 (for existing homes only)

Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 & 2010 (for existing homes only)

Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 (for existing homes & new construction)

Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 (for existing homes & new construction)

Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 (for existing homes & new construction)

Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 (for existing homes & new construction)

Tools and Resources from Earth911.org

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!

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