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Autonomous Autos: Driverless Cars Promise Safety and Savings

May 31, 2017 12:04PM

Within seven years, driverless cars will be hitting the market, and studies project they will eventually slash driving-related deaths by two-thirds and lower fuel use by 20 percent.

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Prohibiting Plastic: Banning Bags Is Making a Difference

May 31, 2017 12:04PM

From Tasmania to San Francisco to Morocco, governments are moving against pollution and trash by banning plastic shopping bags, water bottles and even microbeads.

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Green Car Buying Tips: Fuel Economy Plus Sales Incentives Equal Big Savings

May 31, 2017 12:04PM ● By Jim Motavalli

To move stock and meet environmental goals, carmakers are offering great deals on eco-friendly cars; substantial subsidies and tax write-offs further sweeten the deal.

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Special Offer from Natural Landscaping Company

Apr 28, 2017 03:13PM

Two Tired Services, a natural landscaping company based in Bonita Springs, is offering 50 percent savings on initial lawn mowing, weeding or...

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Cycling Chicago: Pioneering Bike Paths Promise Easy Commutes

Apr 28, 2017 11:47AM

With 100 miles of new bike lanes already, Chicago is now moving to build floating, solar-powered paths along the Chicago River to create an auto-free commute.

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Balloon Doom: Far-Flying Rubber Harms Sea Creatures

Apr 28, 2017 11:47AM

The helium balloons released into the sky at special events often come down in ocean waters, where they damage the digestive tracts of fish, dolphins, whales and sea turtles.

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Eco IKEA: Designing Cabinets and Chairs Made from Recyclables

Apr 28, 2017 11:47AM

Ikea’s new line of “no waste” products includes cabinet doors made partly of recycled plastic bottles, a chair made of recycled plastic and wood, and vases made of recycled glass.

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Choo Choo Breakthrough: Wind-Powered Trains in Holland

Apr 28, 2017 11:47AM

All of the electric trains in the Netherlands are now running on energy generated by wind turbines, transmitted via high-voltage power lines.

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Herbs that Beat the Heat: Favorite Varieties that Flourish in Summer

Apr 28, 2017 11:47AM ● By Barbara Pleasant

Some of the best plants to keep as summer companions are herbs that enrich life with their flavors, fragrances and beauty. Whether potted or in the garden, these herbs thrive in hot weather.

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Greener Diapers: Cloth Better than Disposable for People and the Planet

Apr 28, 2017 11:47AM

About 7.4 billion pounds of dirty plastic baby diapers pile up in landfills each year, yet cloth diapers offer clear environmental and cost advantages and even help with potty training.

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