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Unwittingly choosing the wrong tires can hurt gas mileage. Unfortunately, no rating standard exists. >>
Region has been 'bested' by Pittsburgh But a new lung association report shows that the area still has much room for improvement. >>
Orange County Coastkeepers launches an education campaign aimed at persuading owners to switch to products that don't harm marine life. >>
They add motion-detector lights, biodegradable utensils and more nutritious food. >>
The technology works, but it would require millions of carbon dioxide filters across the planet at a cost of trillions of dollars a year. >>
Plant-based or natural ingredients don't always mean a cleaning product is safe. The market is largely unregulated. >>
Norway's Think Global will begin selling its inexpensive, eco-friendly vehicles in the U.S. next year. >>
To address the problem of greenhouse gases, conscientious consumers are turning their attention to the supermarket and dinner table. It's not just paper versus plastic anymore. >>
You may not realize it, but you probably have been noticing the growing ranks of an interesting and increasingly influential segment of our society. >>
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COVER STORY
What's that whisper under the urban din? It's nature beckoning us . . . >>
THE GOODS
The line may not be all organic, but Banana Republic is taking 'one step at a time.' >>
Martha Stewart is one of the craftiest people of our time. Did you know she has her own working farm? >>
THE KITCHEN
From energy-hog major appliances to plastic grocery bags, it all adds up. >>
A sampling of Internet resources: >>
The many things that used plastic can become include carpet, flower pots and garden hoses. >>
THE GARAGE
There is the fuel demand of three cars and the place is loaded with plastic, all made from oil. >>
THE BATHROOM
My bathroom is a key area in my crude-reduction quest. All manner of petroleum- and natural gas-derived soaps, lotions, perfumes, medicine, plastic bottles and instruments of hygiene (nail files, toothbrushes, etc.) cycle through there regularly. >>
OTHER ROOMS
Now for the rest of the house. >>
Q & A with actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. >>
ENERGY
Edison plans a massive installation of photovoltaic cells on rooftops, and FPL Energy proposes a 250-megawatt plant. >>
The 'non-skeptic heretic club' says it would be easier and cheaper to adapt than fight climate change. Critics say the flaw in the theory is that the effects will be unpredictable. >>
A new study says that black carbon pollution contributes more to global warming than previously thought. >>
The Colorado town's salmonella-stricken tap water is being treated with concentrated chlorine and may not be clean for weeks. >>
NEW YORK -- More than 60 teams from nine countries have lined up to chase a $10 million prize for making a green supercar that smashes records for fuel efficiency, organizers of the competition said Thursday, >>
Major retailers have picked up on the growing green lifestyle, carrying more eco-friendly products. >>
Drivers can't battle prices at the pump -- but they can in the showroom. >>
The baseball diamond won't be the only thing that's "green" at the new Mets stadium, which will be built and equipped with a variety of environmentally conscious features, team, city and federal officials announced Thursday. >>
A cancer-causing chemical is found in almost half of 100 such goods studied. >>
REALITY CHECK
Whether wall-mounted gas or standalone ethanol, each unit has its advantages and disadvantages. >>
Every day, new "green" words pop up. We take you to "Green School" to find out their meanings. >>
More hotels are thinking about the environment and still offering a comfy, cozy stay for their guests. >>
Clothes and accessories that are stylish, and better yet - green! >>
Fueled by higher metal prices, the upswing in stakes on federal land spurs calls for more local say on industry encroachment. >>
The latest in a Times editorial series on water and water policy. >>
Frequent fires in Southern California are replacing chaparral and sagebrush with highly flammable, prolific nonnative weeds, scientists find. >>
Cutting-edge products let consumers who say they would pay more for efficiency put their money where their mouths are. >>
Americans dump hundreds of millions of electronic devices each year as they rush to adopt the latest technology. Less than 13% get recycled, according to the Electronics TakeBack Coalition, an advocacy group in San Francisco. The rest end up in landfills. >>
For the gear you have: Even when they're not in use, many house-hold appliances suck up juice. Pull the plug on wasteful habits and save. >>
* Use a computer with an Energy Star designation. It consumes 70% less electricity than other computers. If left inactive, Energy Star computers enter a low-power mode and use 15 watts or less. Spending a large portion of time in low-power mode not only saves energy, but helps equipment run cooler and last longer. >>
When it comes to energy, super-size television screens are even hungrier than refrigerators. >>
What shade of green?Consumer electronics marketers can talk about the environmental benefits of their gadgets until they're green in the face. Several organizations have attempted to apply standards to weed out the eco-gibberish and give consumers a shortcut by which to judge products. Here's a sample of the labels used to denote an eco-friendly product: >>Their air might bring pollution complaints, but residents of Los Angeles drink the nation's tastiest tap water, according to the judges of an international competition. >>
TRAVEL INSIDER
HERE'S the modern traveler's dilemma: You love to travel but worry about the environment, and you know that flying or even driving to your destination leaves a carbon footprint, a measure of how your activities affect the environment. >>
Thinking about introducing eco-savvy "green" elements to your wedding, corporate banquet or family barbecue? Here are some tips from events planners. >>
1. Buy recycled paper products for the home. >>
They want the facility to reduce its diesel soot and smog within 90 days. >>
RUMBLE SEAT
The revamped Escape hybrid gives Ford a much-needed victory. Perfect? No. Revitalizing? Definitely. >>
RUMBLE SEAT
The Tahoe Hybrid is smart, smooth and strong, but it's a lot of vehicle for a little environmental progress. >>
Officials are confident that business leaders pushing for more cargo capacity at L.A., Long Beach facilities can iron out differences with environmental, health advocates. >>
The good, the bad, the goofy and the guilt-assuaging compete for our holiday dollars. >>
The Port of Los Angeles is expected to enact a similar measure. Drivers protest, saying they can't afford to operate newer, cleaner trucks. >>
A conference should showcase the city as a natural home for the clean-technology industry, and its dollars. >>
RUMBLE SEAT
A bit better gas mileage, but only by a bit >>
The annual Challenge X competition invites college students to design cars powered by alternative technologies. >>
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