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Finding Earth’s Super Hero

Trey Granger, April 22nd, 2008

Earth Day Super Hero from now through July 1. The object is to name your hero, develop a costume and create a storyline. The contest is open to people of all ages. For more contests, visit Earth 911's student section.

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, students

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Begley Starts Earth Day Pledge Card

Trey Granger, April 22nd, 2008

Ed Begley Jr. and TerraPass have started an online greeting card to Mother Earth in celebration of Earth Day, and you have until 11 p.m. CDT to contribute an Earth Day pledge. Begley, a noted environmentalist, recently partnered with the California Department of Conservation to promote recycling. If your Earth Day pledge is to recycle more, use Earth 911's ... read more

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EPA Announces Winners of Earth Day Photo Contest

Trey Granger, April 22nd, 2008

EPA received nearly 750 entrants for its Earth Day photo contest, and three winners were announced today from around the U.S. and the world. The contest had three categories, each representing different parts of the environment. The three winners are: Enjoying the Environment: Richard Burkart, Battle Creek, Mich. Protecting the Environment: Julie Larsen Maher, New York, N.Y. Nature and Wildlife: Alex Saberi, London, ... read more

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8 Ways to Green Your Technology

Trey Granger, April 22nd, 2008

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Technology is a HUGE part of our daily lives. We carry around cell phones and media players, work all day on a computer and come home to watch television. But electronic devices make up 70 percent of the toxic waste in ... read more

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Tagged basics, batteries, book, cardboard, cdsanddvds, computermonitors, computers, energy, ideas, lead, mercury, motherboard, noteworthy, packaging, rechargeablebatteries, recycle, reuse, styrofoam, television

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Making the Digital Switch

Francine Hardaway, April 22nd, 2008

In case you haven't heard, the TV world is changing on February 17, 2009. Television stations will begin broadcasting only in digital format, and analog TV users will have some adjustments to make. With 10 months until the switch, this is no time to panic. Instead, find out if you will be affected. Equally important, how will the environment be affected ... read more

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Tagged basics, computers, ideas, lead, noteworthy, otherglass, recycle, television

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