1. What’s Going On

    Posted on November 13, 2007 by Allie

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    Pump prices to jump 20 cents in the next 2-3 weeks.

    Rich urged to bear climate change costs.

    Another major oil spill. This one is in the Black Sea (video).

    A look at Mitsubishi’s new hybrid.

    green is sexy reviews a must-have book for anyone who uses cosmetics.

  2. End Bunker Fuel Use

    Posted on November 12, 2007 by Allie

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    Inspired by the recent oil spill in San Francisco, Friends of the Earth is taking on bunker fuel use.  Sign their petition and lend your name to the campaign.

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  3. Kettle Valley Organic Fruit Snacks

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    I’ve always had a weakness for fruit snacks, but most of the fruit snacks on the market have a lot of sugar, chemicals, and food coloring, and very little in the way of actual fruit.  Read more…

  4. Don’t Be Afraid to Work Up a Sweat

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    The leaves have mostly fallen off the trees now, and it’s time to clean them up. Read more…

  5. What’s Going On

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    Dolphins save surfer from a shark attack.

    San Fran oil spill threatens wildlife.

    Six out of eight bear species are at risk of extinction.

    Bill Clinton speaks at GreenBuild 2007.

    Fighting fat and climate change.

  6. Tip of the Day - Get Rid of Fruit Flies Naturally

    Posted on November 9, 2007 by Allie

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    I seem to have brought home a bunch of fruit flies from the Farmer’s Market awhile ago. They just don’t go away! It’s driving me crazy. Read more…

  7. What’s Going On

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    Yellowstone is rising on a swollen supervolcano.

    Paul Newman partners with Rebel Wine Company to create a line of organic wines.

    When life hands you pollution, make plastic.

    California sues EPA over car emissions.

    Republicans vote against Bush’s veto on the Water Resources Development Act.

  8. Dear Allie: Eco-Friendly Mold Killer

    Posted on November 8, 2007 by Allie

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    In comments, Nicole asked:

    What about a good and green way to prevent mold from growing in a sad little bathroom without any fans and a very, very tiny window? Or a green way to clean the existing mold from walls, shower curtain liner, tub, toilet, etc? It’s driving me crazy!! Read more…

  9. Tip of the Day - Join The Seed Project

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    Do your part to help friends and family reconnect with nature.  Join The Seed Project.  Read more…

  10. What’s Going On

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    Another take on the indoor/outdoor cat debate.

    Paris Hilton wants elephants to just say no to booze.

    Al Gore makes an appearance on 30 Rock last night.  Hopefully, it’s better than the rest of “green(washing) week” on NBC.

    Greenhouse effect may make other planets habitable.

    New study shows tobacco to have a more negative effect on teens that marijuana.  Can we please farm hemp in the U.S. now?

Tip of the Day

Reuse Gift Wrap

Did you have a family member who sat in the corner at a party or holiday event, carefully folding up wrapping paper for future use? Maybe it was a grandma or great aunt who lived through the Depression and learned to save anything that was usable, maybe it was just someone who was thrifty and knew how to pinch pennies. What ever the reason behind it, saving wrapping paper makes good green sense.

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