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Colorado adopts shelter dogs and cats as new 'state pet'

Thu, May 16, 2013 1:31 PM
by Jenn Savedge
Shelter dogs and cats now hold the elevated title of 'State Pet' in the Centennial State.

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Got (hormone-free) milk?
Wed, Aug 19, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
What kind of milk is served in your child's school?
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Green lunches: Pack this not that
Wed, Aug 19, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Make a yummy waste-free lunch that your kids will love to eat.
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How green does a preschool have to be?
Wed, Aug 19, 2009 5:22 AM by Patti Ghezzi
One eco-minded parent shares her dilemma: With so many environmentally sound programs out there, what's the right choice for my daughter?
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5 ways to get healthier food in your school
Tue, Aug 18, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Learn how you can influence your district's wellness policy, and enhance your school's nutrition curriculum.
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Scouts battle blisters, vertigo on 100-mile record hike
Tue, Aug 18, 2009 11:50 AM by Marsha Walton
North Georgia troop spends five tough days on trail.
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Declutter to go green
Tue, Aug 18, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
How to use what you have and get rid of the rest.
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Tue, Aug 18, 2009 5:50 AM by Robynne Boyd
The No Child Left Inside Act aims to trade computer screens for grass-stained jeans.
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Captain Planet giveaway official rules

Mon, Aug 17, 2009 3:03 PM

Read the rules and take the quiz to win.
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Say no to plumping
Mon, Aug 17, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
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Back to school: The write stuff
Mon, Aug 17, 2009 1:41 PM by PlentyMag.com
Students will benefit from supplies free of toxic materials.
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'Earth' giveaway rules

Mon, Aug 17, 2009 11:43 AM

Read the rules, and then follow the steps to win.
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Alaskan teen builds eco-car to combat global warming
Mon, Aug 17, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Alaska's Bart Grabman hopes his electric VW Bug will help minimize his carbon tire print.
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Fri, Aug 14, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Scientists find anti-bacterial chemicals are building up in dolphins.
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Retweet MNN and win DisneyNature's 'Earth'

Fri, Aug 14, 2009 1:10 PM

3 MNN Twitter fans will win a copy of DisneyNature's 'Earth' on DVD.
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7 tips for back-to-school
Fri, Aug 14, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Skip the stress and ease your child's transition from summer to school.
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