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Metro Blooms offers grants for rain gardens
The local gardening group will provide information and some money for Hennepin County residents willing to dig into a rain garden project.
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Truck owner claims he can go more than 50 miles on $1 worth of fuel
A Kansas man says his truck can make it form his home in Prairie Village to Lawrence and back for less than than
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Paul McCartney's carbon footprint criticized
Sometimes it seems Paul McCartney can't win for losing.The former Beatle has long been an outspoken advocate of environmental causes and animal rights.
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Sure, it gets great gas mileage, but is the Smart Car safe?
As gas prices continue to climb, thousands of drivers are trying to beat the problems at the pump by going small, really small.
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Legislators OK greenhouse gas report
U of M solar team shows off newest car
Free bike use to be offered during RNC
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Frugal is fashionable
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Both houses OK studies anticipating greenhouse gas limits
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Senators call for EPA to consider ethanol mandate waiver
Frugal is fashionable
St. Paul gets a national spotlight
Join 'The Compact' to save money and help you go green
Toys "R" Us to phase out baby bottles with chemical BPA
Easy tests that could you save money on your water bill
Desalting seawater may hold promise
Both houses OK studies anticipating greenhouse gas limits
Digging into a future forest
Take a tour: A local business powered by wind, rain water flushes the toilet
Everyday living: how to be more friendly to the environment
It's Earth Day!
Hypermiling: the new way to save money on the road
E-recycling means TV's and much more
Woodbury will audit people using too much water
Nalgene to nix BPA bottles due to consumer concern
Eco-friendly gardening
Savage breaks ground on green front
Minnesota River among nation's most endangered
Stations to put lid on bottles
Cleaning crews face tons of winter messes
Maplewood family builds 'green'
E-recycling event a HUGE success
Minneapolis makes it easy for its residents to e-recycle
Twin Cities groceries deal with recycling plastic bags
Long lines for e-recycling event despite the weather
Plastics by the numbers in Minnesota
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Turning outdated technology into new materials
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U.S. Dept. of Energy: Buying green power in Minnesota
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State Fairgrounds: Living Green Expo, May 3-4
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18 Seconds: What a difference changing a bulb makes
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Clean Air Choice: E85 gasoline information
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Recycle More Minnesota: Tips, information
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Coon Rapids Plastics Recycling: #6 trial program
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Green Dimes: Stops junk mail & plants trees
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Climate Crisis: Calculating carbon footprint
Earth Day: Calculating your carbon footprint
Minnesota Energy Challenge: Calculating carbon footprint
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