Green Living

Five steps to an eco-friendly Black Friday

Follow this easy guide to a greener Black Friday, and you’ll not only reduce your environmental impact, but perhaps your stress level as well.

Eco-friendly driving tips anyone can do

When you commute to work or run errands in town, are you a green driver? Learn six simple ways to become an eco-friendly driver -- and save a little money along the way.

Can tweeting save the environment?

Is social media changing the way we think about the green scene, or is it just a way to share ideas? Check out this breakdown of how Web 2.0 can help the environment.

Green trend turns animal poop into money-making 'Zoop' Video included

Trash is no longer the destiny of "doggie-poo." A green trend is spreading across North America as municipal dog parks, zoos and entrepreneurs are turning animal waste into fertilizing products.

Special from CSMonitor.com

Can Nike and Wal-Mart save the Amazon?

An ambitious commitment by some of the world's largest companies not to buy beef or leather products from the Brazilian Amazon may falter if a strong monitoring system isn't put in place.

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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 Español

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.

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!

Tools and Resources from Earth911.org

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.

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