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Best of the Green Tips
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News and headlines TOP STORIES'Common sense' technologyAt the sprawling West Coast Green conference this month, inventors, engineers and suppliers had plenty of answers for the question, "What can green do for me?" More »
LED light bulb shows promise over CFLs
Just when you were finally warming up to the idea of swapping out your old light bulbs with compact fluorescent ones, you may soon find a new alternative at your local hardware store. More »
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Reef rescue
The Waikiki Aquarium has built an ark to save rare Hawaiian coral species from extinction. More »
Frog die-off mystery solved
Biologists in Australia have solved one of the great mysteries of modern ecology — how a simple fungus is pushing the world's frog populations closer to extinction. The answer surprised them: It's as if millions of humans were keeling over with heart attacks from athlete's foot. More »
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Life, death and Dr. Gupta
Anna Bagenholm was skiing in the Norwegian back- woods when she slid headfirst into a frozen stream. Rescued over an hour later, she was clinically dead, with no breath, no pulse. More »
As green on TV
"Opalavision" aims to make being green a bit easier. Not sure whether those plastic containers on your kitchen counter are good for recycling or refuse? Ever wonder whether the opala (garbage) sorting routine is worth the effort? The answers are just a few clicks away on Oceanic Time Warner Cable's new digital offering, The Green Channel. More »
Children can bloom through gardening
One of the best ways to interest children in plants is to start working with them when they are young and curious. Teaching gardening basics to youngsters is not complicated, and it can be a lot of fun for little ones and their parents. Here are some ways to make the most of the endeavor. More »
Sunetric vehicle powers green events
The local solar company Sunetric has been using its mobile solar power station, Watt Wheels, to help green up community events such as the All Watercraft Cleanup at Sand Island, the Haleiwa Farmers Market and Nature Play Day at YMCA Camp Erdman. More » |
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Eco-friendly ways to keep a lush lawn
With lawn-care season in full swing, a number of eco-conscious organizations are trying to educate homeowners about ways to battle weeds and nourish grass without polluting the environment with pesticides, fertilizers and gas fumes from the lawn mower. More »
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