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Help for Injured Wildlife: Caring Rehab Gives Them a Second Chance

Jul 31, 2017 12:48PM ● By Sandra Murphy

Wildlife rehabilitation centers across the country are providing help to lost, injured or orphaned animals in need of care.

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Boston GreenFest Celebrates 10 Years

Jul 31, 2017 09:12AM

Boston GreenFest will take place for its 10th year from August 11 to 13, at Boston City Hall Plaza.

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Healthy Eye-Catching Eco-Wear: It’s in Style and Easy Care

Jun 30, 2017 11:23AM ● By Avery Mack

Wrinkled cotton T-shirts used to define planet-friendly clothing, but today’s fashion designers are producing distinctive eco-lines that feel good and look great.

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A Global Adventure in Organic Farming : Local Couple Joins Sustainable Agriculture Movement

Jun 30, 2017 01:52AM ● By Tom Valovic

Sometimes life offers a special opportunity to gather courage and take a plunge into a totally different way of living and being.

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Autonomous Autos: Driverless Cars Promise Safety and Savings

May 31, 2017 12:04PM

Within seven years, driverless cars will be hitting the market, and studies project they will eventually slash driving-related deaths by two-thirds and lower fuel use by 20 percent.

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Prohibiting Plastic: Banning Bags Is Making a Difference

May 31, 2017 12:04PM

From Tasmania to San Francisco to Morocco, governments are moving against pollution and trash by banning plastic shopping bags, water bottles and even microbeads.

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Green Car Buying Tips: Fuel Economy Plus Sales Incentives Equal Big Savings

May 31, 2017 12:04PM ● By Jim Motavalli

To move stock and meet environmental goals, carmakers are offering great deals on eco-friendly cars; substantial subsidies and tax write-offs further sweeten the deal.

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Cycling Chicago: Pioneering Bike Paths Promise Easy Commutes

Apr 28, 2017 11:47AM

With 100 miles of new bike lanes already, Chicago is now moving to build floating, solar-powered paths along the Chicago River to create an auto-free commute.

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Balloon Doom: Far-Flying Rubber Harms Sea Creatures

Apr 28, 2017 11:47AM

The helium balloons released into the sky at special events often come down in ocean waters, where they damage the digestive tracts of fish, dolphins, whales and sea turtles.

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Eco IKEA: Designing Cabinets and Chairs Made from Recyclables

Apr 28, 2017 11:47AM

Ikea’s new line of “no waste” products includes cabinet doors made partly of recycled plastic bottles, a chair made of recycled plastic and wood, and vases made of recycled glass.

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