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Solar panels may be glamorous, but they're not the only way to make your home green. Get started with simple projects and tips from Steve Thomas
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Is Water the New Oil?

With over half the population projected to live in areas of acute water shortage by 2030, acts of violence around water supplies and unabated consumption, the world may be headed for a water crisis. But there is hope
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Humans have the power to help endangered animals and even save species from extinction. Watch as these amateur environmentalists do their part to help

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The Green Message Behind Michael Jackson's Death POSTED 6 HOURS AGO IN WORK & CONNECT \| COMMENTS Many of us are saddened over the loss of Micheal Jackson, such an important thread in our cultural DNA. But will Neverland Ranch and all of its stuff outlive his long lasting legacy as King of Pop? + READ MORE	{ }
Focus Earth: June 27, 2009: The Roots of Eco-Terrorism and Saving the Whales POSTED 6 HOURS AGO IN FOCUS EARTH \| COMMENTS This week Focus Earth takes at look at what happens when environmental and animal rights concerns push some activists to the brink of violence to protect what they believe in. Get inside information from law enforcement and terrorism experts, as well as those who have been branded as... + READ MORE	{ }
Don't Buy Guitar Picks, Make Them From Leftover Cardboard POSTED 7 HOURS AGO IN WORK & CONNECT \| COMMENTS No matter how green of a musician you are, you're going to have to replace your guitar picks periodically.How to make guitar picks from cardboard: The biggest reason I love this project is because we all have access to cardboard. + READ MORE	{ }
Focus on Focus Earth: Saving the Whales (Video) POSTED 8 HOURS AGO IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS \| COMMENTS With several species of whales endangered and other populations on the decline, it seems like it should be illegal to hunt whales for commercial purposes. Well it is, according to the International Whaling Commission (IWC), but some countries have chosen not to pay any attention to this decree. + READ MORE	{ }
Fried Green Tomato and Pimento Cheese Stack POSTED 9 HOURS AGO IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS Unless you're either a fan of Paula Deen or a southerner yourself, foods like fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese might seem a bit foreign to you. And southerners are known for using what they have on hand to make a meal. Fried green tomatoes became a staple of southern cuisine because green... + READ MORE	{ }
Funky Reused Bottle Cap Necklace POSTED 10 HOURS AGO IN FASHION & BEAUTY \| COMMENTS Bottle caps are a pain in the butt. It's difficult to recycle them (Whole Foods will take them, but if you're not near a Whole Foods, you need to find ways to reuse them). Reusing bottle caps, which is absolutely the green alternative to throwing them away, requires a bit of creativity. If you've... + READ MORE	{ }
Focus on Focus Earth: The Beginning of Eco-Terrorism (Video) POSTED 10 HOURS AGO IN WORK & CONNECT \| COMMENTS Since the birth of the environmental movement in the 1960s, activists have branched off to follow a variety of paths, each with its preferred methods of action. In recent years, the focus has largely been on personal actions, things each individual can do to help the planet, and and encourage... + READ MORE	{ }
Grow Your Veggies Upside-Down! POSTED 12 HOURS AGO IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS In my visually-driven (and yes, I’ll admit, sometimes superficial) mind, nothing beats beautiful form that meets function like these Upside Down Hanging Earth Boxes by Instructables user velvel. + READ MORE	{ }
Convenient, Tasty, Healthy Water is Only a Tap Away POSTED 12 HOURS AGO IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS New research published in the journal BMC Public Health shows that most people are not drinking bottled water because they think it is healthier. People are buying it for the convenience and taste. Most purchasers were already aware that bottled water's health benefits are negligible. + READ MORE	{ }
Improve Air Conditioner Efficiency with 9 Cool Tips POSTED 14 HOURS AGO IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Heating and cooling comprise 40% of the average citizen's energy consumption. To reduce your electrical bills and increase efficiency, proper maintenance of your air conditioner is imperative. + READ MORE	{ }

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