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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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Celebrate Easter: A roundup of links

Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:43 AM

The MNN team helps you make Easter as green as a spring day.
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How to make binoculars from recyclables
Fri, Apr 10, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Cool video shows you how to make a pair of binoculars out of toilet paper tubes.
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New book helps kids Think Green
Thu, Apr 09, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Eco-book helps kids learn easy ways to go green.
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New study links brain cancer to prebirth pesticide exposure
Thu, Apr 09, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Yet another good reason to skip the pesticides this year.
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The greenest colleges in the U.S.
Wed, Apr 08, 2009 4:48 PM by PlentyMag.com
The most environmentally-conscious schools have gone way beyond LEED. Some of the top initiatives include energy-monitoring orbs to eco frats and biodegradable flatware.
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It's all about the little things
Wed, Apr 08, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Green ad reminds us to focus on what we can do to save the planet.
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Kids use cell phones to track eco-impact
Wed, Apr 08, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
A new program is showing California teens how to track and reduce their carbon footprint.
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Recycled cell phones for teens
Tue, Apr 07, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
New service offers refurbished cell phones complete with green tips for teens.
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Eco Easter eggs
Tue, Apr 07, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
DIY your dye.
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Make your own eco bubble bath
Mon, Apr 06, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Worried about chemicals in your baby's bubble bath? Skip the mystery, make your own instead.
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Love to your mother: Earth Day facts and figures
Mon, Apr 06, 2009 1:54 PM by PlentyMag.com
On the 39th anniversary of the first Earth Day, take a look at how the celebration and the planet have changed.
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Green-washing your baby clothes
Mon, Apr 06, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Eco-tips for keeping baby's wardrobe clean and healthy.
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Going green in the red
Mon, Apr 06, 2009 5:45 AM by Patti Ghezzi
One mom tries to raise an eco-friendly family despite the recession.
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Save green with cloth diapers
Fri, Apr 03, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
A cost analysis of cloth versus disposable diapers.
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The toxic bubble bath
Fri, Apr 03, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Spoof video pokes fun at the unsafe chemicals in children's bath products.
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