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Bright Idea: Get the Right Light

4:00 pm, November 04, 2011

The government is implementing new lighting standards in January. New bulbs will cost more up front, but rack up savings in the long term.

 

The Least Energy-Efficient States

7:00 am, October 25, 2011

Many states have made huge strides in encouraging energy efficiency. Here are a few that continue to lag.

 

5 Tips to Land That ‘Green’ Dream Job

4:57 pm, September 26, 2011

Building the skills needed in environmentally friendly jobs means doing things a bit differently than you would for traditional jobs. Here are some ways for college ...

 

15 Surprising Ways to Use Apples

7:00 am, September 23, 2011

America's favorite fall fruit isn’t just for mere munching. From facial masks to candle holders, here are 15 innovative ways to use them this season.

 

5 Fast Ways to Boost Home Energy Efficiency

12:00 pm, September 12, 2011

Taking small steps now to boost your home's energy efficiency will pay big dividends later when heating bills start to arrive.

 

10 College Majors for a New Economy

7:00 am, July 18, 2011

To prepare students for a changing world, universities have to be as innovative as the industries they serve. Here are 10 of the newest majors for the future economy.
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Are ‘Green Collar’ Jobs Dream or Reality?

9:00 am, July 15, 2011

A new report from the Brookings Institution sheds new light on the green economy and its implications for workers.

 

Bottled Water Quality Murky, Study Finds

12:30 pm, July 07, 2011

Bottled water was supposed to be the solution to the uncertain quality of what what comes from the tap, but a new study shows that even bottled water isn’t transparent.
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Inside Wal-Mart’s Green Revolution

4:00 pm, June 03, 2011

Edward Humes, author of "Force of Nature", explains how Wal-Mart is leading a "green revolution".

 

Save Your Food, Save Some Dough

12:29 pm, May 13, 2011

Americans waste an estimated 14% to 40% of the food produced for their consumption. That's bad for the environment and it can be very bad for your wallet.
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