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Reasons to drink more water

Whether the right amount is 8, 4, or 10 cups a day, most people are not getting enough water. >> Why?

No more disposables

Save money and reduce waste by ditching these disposables for reusables. >> Bottles, bags, cups

Top 10 green jobs

Can green jobs help our ailing economy and bring us closer to a cleaner future? >> Find out

A cure for the common cold?

Learn what causes a cold, then practice these simple prevention and treatment strategies. >> Tips & tricks

20 uses for vinegar

You can use this inexpensive condiment for unclogging drains, deterring ants, and more. >> Cure common ailments

Environment News

Oil spill brings attention to delicate Gulf coast

AP - For decades, farmers and fishermen along the Gulf of Mexico watched as their sensitive ecosystem's waters slowly got dirtier and islands eroded, all while the country largely ignored the destruction.

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Recent Blog Entries

Find the new Yahoo! Green at Shine Green

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Wed Dec 21, 2011 11:31am PST for greenpicks 4 Comments

If you're looking for updated eco-friendly content, check out Yahoo! Green's new home -- Shine Green. Read full post »
The world's most dazzling hot springs

By Samantha, selected from TreeHugger Posted Wed Nov 9, 2011 8:49am PST for care2 10 Comments

Some of these mineral-rich pools have been used as medical, therapeutic, and spa treatments for centuries. Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Nature
Ways that powerfoods help us

By Diana Herrington Posted Tue Nov 8, 2011 10:00am PST for care2 4 Comments

You may have powerfoods in your kitchen right now and don’t know it. By eating powerfoods everyday you can energize and balance your body without costly vitamins and medical bills. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Nutrition
15 ways to reuse empty cans

By Becky Striepe Posted Mon Nov 7, 2011 10:49am PST for care2 3 Comments

Instead of throwing that empty can away, you can use your crafty skills to turn empty cans into all sorts of cool things. Read full post »
Related topics: How-To, Crafts, Recycling, Reusing stuff
Should you try acupuncture?

By Michelle, selected from AllThingsHealing.com Posted Mon Nov 7, 2011 10:41am PST for care2 1 Comments

Acupuncture seeks to re-establish the body’s healthy equilibrium and function. Read full post »
Related topics: Health
Seven sources of indoor air pollution

By Melissa Breyer Posted Wed Nov 2, 2011 8:24am PDT for care2 3 Comments

According to the EPA, scientific evidence indicates that indoor air can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities. Other studies indicate that people spend approximately 90 percent of their time i Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Pollution, House
10 home chores that burn the most calories

By Steve Graham, Networx Posted Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:02am PDT for guest_bloggers 2 Comments

Pre-burn a few cookies-worth of calories while preparing them -- and more. Read full post »
Related topics: Exercise
Five energy-savings myths

By Kym McNicolas, Forbes.com Posted Mon Oct 24, 2011 1:30pm PDT for guest_bloggers 7 Comments

What you didn't know about energy efficiency could hurt your pocketbook. Read full post »
Related topics: Tips, Electricity, Lights, House, Saving Money, Saving energy at home