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The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. this week has risen by 23 to 1,101. More>>
But don’t fret. Follow our easy guide to a greener Black Friday, and we promise you’ll not only reduce your environmental impact, but perhaps your stress level as well. More>>
Produced for General Motors - Coskata Inc., a leading developer of alternative bio-fuels, has announced the successful start-up of its semi-commercial flex-ethanol facility. More>>
Produced for Siemens - The U.S. has about 200 years of coal reserves and industry experts say clean coal plants mean less reliance on foreign sources of energy and more jobs. But how clean is "clean coal"? More>>
Produced for World Market Center, GE, LG, Oreck-Going green is a dominant theme in home furnishings this year; some appliance makers are responding to the need with environmentally friendly appliances. Miren el video en Español More>>
Produced for General Motors - The Green House, in McLean, Virginia, is the first carbon neutral house on the East Coast. The house uses a highly advanced energy efficient design and renewable energy systems. More>>
Produced for General Motors - Over the last two years a fleet of hydrogen fuel-cell powered Chevrolet Equinoxes has been test driven by everyday people, and the fleet recently reached the millionth mile mark. More>>
Produced for the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance - California has the most widely adopted green winemaking program in the world, one that has earned the state's top environmental award. More>>
Produced for General Motors - With triple digit fuel economy claims on cars like the Chevrolet Volt, how will automakers get the wheels rolling on new electric cars? More>>
Produced for USDA - August is National Asian Longhorned Beetle Awareness Month and communities are being asked to help protect trees and forests by checking for signs of this devastating beetle. More>>
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