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The IRS would like you to get some credit for qualified home energy improvements this year.
If you can charge your devices with just a few breaths as you sleep or exercise, would it sound too good to be true? AIRE Mask concept doesn't think so.
To keep your skin healthy and radiant, you may be tempted to visit the beauty aisle. But the quickest, most efficient skin care remedies are already in your kitchen.
Whether your take your coffee breaks in your living room or in the corporate kitchen, here are some steps to add eco-awareness to your professional life.
Keep spirits up -- and the kids entertained -- with these simple, eco-oriented indoor activities.
President Obama he suggested that the tax credit for purchase of an electric vehicle be raised from its current $7,500 to $10,000.
Helping the planet doesn't have to mean making big changes. These seven no-fuss, nearly instant tweaks to your everyday life will help your family go green the easy way.
Saving energy and water not only helps the planet, it helps your wallet. These easy-to-use gadgets will help you improve the energy-efficiency of your home with little expense.
The growing world of planet-friendly clothing will soon have your closet boasting some green along with your old duds. Here's what you need to know about eco-conscious style.
A greener household doesn't happen overnight, but it can happen over three days. Here are three easy green changes to make over 72 hours.
Take a look at this striking map from NASA that shows virtually every tree in the continental United States.
There are so many small changes that can make a big difference in the amount of waste we create. Green lifestyle expert Sara Snow shares her five best tips for adhering to the adage "Waste not, want not."
Just about everyone seems to be carrying around cough drops and tissues these days. Here are a few homemade remedies that can help you soothe that cough.
You can't stop the cold, but you can stop spending so much on your winter energy bill. Try these small changes that will add up to big savings:
Jars, paper towel tubes, shoe boxes and detergent bottles are all contenders for a useful second act.
According to a recent study, sales of electric cars will skyrocket in the next five years. But in the overall scheme of the global car market, they will still be niche players.
Google ads to its green image with a $75 million investment to help homeowners get hooked up to solar power.
Ready to make some eco-friendly changes, but not sure where to begin? Start with the things you do each day: chores!
Produced for Ducks Unlimited - Help spread awareness of environmental conservation, and save the wetlands for future generations.
Produced for GM - A new decal will detail how the car is made, its potential fuel efficiency and its ecological benefits. It will also tell you what percentage of it can be recycled after the car's lifespan.
Produced for Siemens - Studies show more than three million Americans a day- that's an all-time high- are choosing light rail.
Produced for GM - Car designers have added new gas-saving technology to the Malibu Eco called eAssist that gives the fuel economy of a compact car. It gets 25 miles per gallon in the city and 37 miles per gallon on the highway.
Produced for GM - Contrary to popular opinion, manufacturing jobs are on the increase in the United States due in large part to new production methods and energy efficient factories that make "Made in the USA" a reality once again.
There are many books that celebrate the earth and show you how to keep the earth clean and healthy. If you want to learn more about Earth Day, check out these books at your local library or book store:
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Home Performance Solutions from Columbia Gas of Ohio helps our gas-heating customers take action to save money on their natural gas bills.
A French engineer says he's developed a plan to tow icebergs from the Arctic Circle to drought-ridden areas in the Horn of Africa.
The Ohio Department of Health says a new "BeachGuard" website will allow visitors to learn whether an advisory on bacteria or algae has been posted at any beaches monitored by the state.
It's nearly June and the director of the Lucas County Health Department says lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever should be on your mind.
It will be three weeks until crews from the Toledo Area Sanitary District begin their nighttime spraying of mosquito insecticide.
April showers usually bring May flowers. This year, all of the wet weather may really bring May mosquitoes. Experts are predicting a busy mosquito year because of all of the standing water.
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