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eButterfly project helps kids become citizen scientists

Wed, May 22, 2013 5:25 AM
by Jenn Savedge
Kids can help scientists understand the impact of climate change on butterflies by sharing their butterfly sightings in a new database.

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Consumer Queen inspects Tropicana's carbon footprint
Thu, Jun 18, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Tropicana shares the juicy details on their efforts to go green.
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Car exhaust and kids
Thu, Jun 18, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
British study finds that children are even more affected by particulate pollution released from cars than previously thought.
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DIY some royal fun
Wed, Jun 17, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Make your own eco-savvy tiara or crown for your little prince and princess.
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Eco-swapping and shopping on the Web
Wed, Jun 17, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Where to find gently used clothes and gear for your family online.
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Volunteer vacations for the whole family
Wed, Jun 17, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Make memories while you make an impact.
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Greening the family road trip
Tue, Jun 16, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Go ahead ... pile in the car and relax with a clear conscience with these eco-savvy road trip tips.
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Earth science: What's the big idea?
Tue, Jun 16, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Don't know much about geology? This free earth science primer breaks it down for you.
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Craft pompom DIY
Mon, Jun 15, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Kids love crafts? Use this easy recycled pompom maker to design your own supplies.
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Does your school clean green?
Mon, Jun 15, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
How to encourage your school to switch to green cleaners.
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Family tips for living car-lessly
Fri, Jun 12, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
An interview with author Alan Durning on his family's year of living car-lessly.
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Get your kids recycling
Fri, Jun 12, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Easy ways to teach your kids about recycling and get them excited about going green.
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Summer reading list: Green reads for teens and tweens
Thu, Jun 11, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Older kids can deepen their knowledge and discover new ways to go green.
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Summer reading list: Great green reads for kids
Thu, Jun 11, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Eco-books to help your kids understand and care about the environment.
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Swedish breast milk: Now less toxic!
Wed, Jun 10, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Swedish study finds that levels of PCBs and other toxic substances in breast milk have declined since the 1990s.
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Great green gifts for Dad
Wed, Jun 10, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
These eco-savvy ideas are sure to make even hard-to-please dads happy.
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