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U. S. Orders Big Cleanup for Small Engines

Small gasoline engines, such as those powering lawn mowers and snowmobiles, face tough new pollution rules in the U. S.  But in other parts of the world, similar changes may be difficult to implement.
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Shopping for Green Power? It's Buyer Beware
Utilities are offering renewable options to customers for a fee, but most of the extra revenue actually is going to marketing, not to the purchase of alternative energy.
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Where Luxury Meets Ecology: America's Greenest Hotels
Just because a hotel says it is "green" doesn't mean it actually practices what it promises. So here's a guide to 10 American hotels which back up their marketing with performance.
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The 65 mpg Ford That You Can't Have
Ford's Fiesta ECOnetic gets an astonishing 65 mpg. It goes on sale in November -- but only in Europe, because the carmaker can't afford to sell it in the U.S.
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A Watery Odyssey: From Sewer Pipe to Drinking Glass
A southern California county has taken the argument for tap water to a new level, purifying sewer water and blending it into the community water supply, setting a model for saving a scarce resource in dry climates.
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Natural Cleaning with Ingredients from Your Kitchen
We can't tell you how to avoid cleaning, but we can offer some helpful advice:  By using natural cleaning agents, you can save money and promote the health of your family and the environment. 
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Fire Prevention and Safety
Learn About the Effects of Fires and How to Prevent Them
Keeping Your Pets Safe in a Disaster Situation
Climate Change
What Is Climate Change?
Why Should I Be Concerned About Climate Change?
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What Is Being Done To Help Prevent Climate Change?
Global Warming Versus Climate Change
Balancing Environmental Impact - Household Lighting
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Used Motor Oil and Oil Filters
How To Properly Change Your Motor Oil
The Importance of Used Motor Oil Recycling
Handle Your Oil Like A Pro - Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Oil Changing Tips
How To Change and Recycle Your Used Oil Filter
The Many Uses of Recycled Motor Oil
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Mercury & The Environment
Products & Devices That May Contain Mercury
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Chevy Volt Engine Plant to Open
Produced for General Motors - General Motors broke ground in Flint, Michigan on the plant that will build the engine for the Chevrolet Volt and many of its next generation, fuel efficient 4-cylinder engines.
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The Volt Electric Car Showcased at GM's 100th Anniversary
Produced for General Motors - To mark their 100th birthday, GM rolled out what they are calling the "reinvention" of the automobile - the all-electric drive Chevrolet Volt.
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A New System Gives Drivers More Bang for their Buck
Produced for Pro Motors Group Corp. - Drivers struggling with high gas prices may have another option the next time they hit the road: a new system that can turn a vehicle into a hydrogen hybrid.
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Major U.S. Auto Manufacturer Creates a Zero Waste Movement
Produced for General Motors - Companies like Anheuser-Busch and GM have committed to being landfill free - meaning all materials generated in production operations are either recycled or reused.
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Cleaning Up a National Treasure
Produced for Siemens - Maryland , Virginia, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia have agreed to reduce nitrogen and phosphorous discharge into the Chesapeake Bay area by 2010.
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Fuel Cell Technology Takes To The Road
Produced for General Motors - Fuel cell technology is being put to practice in the largest market test ever as Chevrolet is loaning 100 Equinox Fuel Cell electric vehicles to select families across the country.
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Northrop Grumman Focuses on Global Monitoring Data To Find Better Climate Solutions
Produced for Northrop Grumman - There are nearly 100 observation satellites on orbit which produce data that is essential to tracking long-term environmental trends and monitoring global climate change.
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Hybridfest 2008 Lights Up
Produced for General Motors - Hypermilers put their vehicles to the test in a cross-country race. Fuel economy was recorded and the driver with the best percentage over the EPA's estimates won.
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Major Collaboration to Promote Plug-in Vehicles Announced
Produced for General Motors - General Motors announced that it will collaborate with the nonprofit Electric Power Research Institute to accelerate the introduction of plug-in electric vehicles.
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Main Street Going Green
Produced for General Motors - Car dealerships are traditionally an un-green environment, but with sustainable practices like skylights to cut electricity costs, companies are making a green commitment.
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For Kids
Your Pledge to the Environment
Here's a pledge you can take to protect the environment!
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Books on the Environment
Check out these fun books and activities to find out more about the environment.
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Conservation Songs
Sing along to these fun songs about conservation!
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Tools and Resources from Earth911.org
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Environmental Events
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50 Things You Can Do to Reduce Air Pollution
Here are 50 things YOU can do in and out of your home to reduce air pollution.
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What is Earth Day?
For over three decades, Earth Day has been gaining momentum in this important environmental movement. Learn more about this international day of celebration.
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Green Shopping Tips
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