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Major Green Tax Deductions

Trey Granger, February 15th, 2010

Ah, tax season. The time of year where no accomplishment is unworthy of mention if it equals a write-off. If you've taken the time (and money) to invest in energy-efficiency or other green initiatives, there's likely a deduction for that. Here's a quick breakdown of what you might be eligible for this year. Behind the Wheel First, the good news: If you participated ... read more

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Tagged airconditioner, basics, book, cdsanddvds, cfl, clothingandtextile, computers, energy, gas, homeandofficefurniture, homeappliances, sportinggoods, television, videotapes

Published in Household


We’ll Tell You Why the Ford Fusion Hybrid is ‘Car of the Year’

Amanda Wills, January 25th, 2010

Last week Ford's 2010 Fusion Hybrid was named car of the year by 49 auto journalists at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Ford invited Earth911 to Washington D.C. last spring to test drive the Fusion Hybrid in its attempt to drive 1,000 miles on one tank of gas. Needless to say, we were more than impressed. After 69 ... read more

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Tagged autobodies, basics, energy, fuel, gas, ideas, noteworthy

Published in Automotive


Panasonic is Our Winner for Most Standout Company at CES

Amanda Wills, January 11th, 2010

While almost every major company had its green accolades on display at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, in our opinion, Panasonic really took the cake with an entire wall-to-wall area of sustainable initiatives. On Friday, a crowd of about 75 people gathered around a Panasonic representative as she explained the latest in residential fuel cell technology in ... read more

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Tagged basics, batteries, ces, energy, fuel, gas, ideas, noteworthy, recycle

Published in Electronics


In Case You Missed It: December News

Amanda Wills, December 24th, 2009

Whoa, December is almost over? Just in case you missed the top news headlines this month, here's a quick rundown of our most popular articles. NYC Aborts Green Building Plan New York City is nixing a mandate that would have required all buildings of 50,000 square feet or more to take steps to become more energy efficient and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ... read more

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Tagged basics, climatechange, composting, curbside, energy, gas, ideas, noteworthy, organic, recycle, reduce

Published in General


Clean Up Your Cooking

Raquel Fagan, December 14th, 2009

Stuffing? Mashed potatoes? Tofurky? Regardless of what you put in your oven or your mouth, cooking is usually a holiday staple. But along with cooking, waste isn't usually far behind. From leftover food to left-open refrigerators, waste is all around us as we prepare the treats that make your holiday dinner party a hit. Though cooking by candlelight may be ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, cookingoil, energy, fuel, gas, holidayevents, ideas, kitchen, noteworthy, organic, oven, packaging, pesticides, recycle, refrigerator, stove, toaster

Published in Household


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Govt. May Award Cash for Winterizing Your Home

Amanda Wills, November 20th, 2009

The New York Times reports that John Doerr, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, and former President Bill Clinton have separately suggested a home energy spin-off of the popular Cash for Clunkers program. Dubbed "Cash for Caulkers," the program would give households money for weatherization projects. Rahm Emanuel, President Obama’s chief of staff, tells reporter David Leonhardt the proposed ... read more

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Tagged basics, climatechange, energy, gas, ideas, noteworthy, reduce

Published in Household


Senate Committee Passes Climate Bill

Lauren Hasler, November 12th, 2009

The Climate Bill is slowly making its way through Congress, but many are pushing for quicker action, in order to have a more concrete piece of legislation before the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen next month. The main goals of the bill are greater energy independence for America and a cap on pollution. Within the text ... read more

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Tagged basics, climatechange, energy, fuel, gas, ideas, noteworthy

Published in General


You’ll Never Believe Which U.S. City is the Least Toxic

Amanda Wills, November 9th, 2009

According to a new Forbes report, Las Vegas is the least toxic city in the country. While that may surprise you, here's one to really blow your mind: The top 10 cleanest cities in the U.S. are crowded, urban areas, such as New York City and Phoenix. According to Forbes, poor air quality and high pollution is many times not ... read more

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Tagged airquality, basics, energy, gas, ideas, noteworthy

Published in Hazardous


New Partnership to Generate Gasoline from Garbage

Trey Granger, September 4th, 2009

The largest solid waste handler in the U.S., Waste Management, Inc., is partnering with Valero Energy to invest in a technology that can turn biomass into high-octane gasoline. The technology is called MixAlco™ and was developed by Terrabon. MixAlco uses solid waste from landfills as well as sewage to ferment it into organic salts, which are then refined into ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, ferrousmetal, gas, ideas, noteworthy, productstewardship, solidwaste

Published in Household


Trash Planet: China

Marie Look, August 10th, 2009

The Trash Planet series highlights various countries around the world and how they handle their waste. In 2004, the urban areas of China generated approximately 209 million tons of municipal solid waste, catapulting the nation past the U.S. as the largest generator of waste in the world. Since then, that figure has increased at an accelerated rate. ... read more

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