Go Green!

Go Green!

While "doing something for the environment" once meant recycling your newspapers or buying organic produce, now nearly every aspect of daily life--from the toilets we flush to the clothes we wear--is being radically rethought, with an eye on reducing pollution and waste while propelling the economy forward.

FOX21 Morning News offers up tips on how we can make the world a more environmentally sustainable place by “Going Green."

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Monday, November 09, 2009
The creators of "South Park" are showing off their environmentally friendly mansion in western Colorado. The $5 million Steamboat Springs home belonging to Trey Parker and Matt Stone features "green" building techniques
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Gevo Inc. of Englewood would retrofit the plants to make an alternative fuel called biobutanol.
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Thursday, October 01, 2009
County commissioners want to take out zero-interest loans backed by the federal government for $6.1 million in environmental upgrades to several buildings, including the jail.
By Danielle LeighFriday, July 24, 2009
Colorado is receiving $80 million dollars for the weatherization of homes belonging to low income families.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
The recovered heat is used to vaporize a fluid to drive a turbine/generator set that produces energy.
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
The deal, which has yet to be signed, calls for the utility to pay up to $273 million over 20 years. Wind turbines for the project will be constructed in eastern El Paso County.
By Meaghan CollierFriday, May 08, 2009
"It's not a fad-- just something that everybody has to start doing."  
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By Rachel WelteWednesday, April 22, 2009
At UCCS' Family Development Center students learn the importance of Earth Day.
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By Danielle LeighWednesday, April 08, 2009
A new study out of Spain suggests new green jobs created by government subsidies could negativelt affect the economy.
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By Matthew KrugerTuesday, March 31, 2009
Options for environmentally-friendly vehicles continue to grow.
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Friday, March 20, 2009
The academy has already announced plans for an $18.3 million, 2-megawatt solar plant.
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Sunday, February 22, 2009
Honduras President Manuel Zelaya and top ministers plan to tour the National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden on Monday to see research on solar panels.
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By Craig CoffeyThursday, January 29, 2009
"Recycle Mania" is a campaign held at several schools across the country meant to reduce the amount of waste thrown out every day and increase the number of items recycled
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By Rachel WelteWednesday, January 28, 2009
At Skyway Elementary first grade students excitedly dug through their green packs -- eco-friendly bags filled with re-usable items, such as a water bottle and plastic containers. It was the kickoff to National Green Week.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Environmentalists said the move to reconsider whether states can impose tougher vehicle emissions standards than the federal government could give Colorado one more way to combat climate change.
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By Matthew KrugerFriday, January 16, 2009
Find out what lofty goal Manitou Springs hopes to accomplish!
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Thursday, January 08, 2009
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By Matthew KrugerThursday, January 08, 2009
The bicycle trails in Colorado Springs continue to get better, even in the winter.
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Sunday, December 21, 2008
City Manager Ron LeBlanc recommended the city stop buying power from renewable energy sources when it became necessary to cut the 2009 budget by more than $500,000.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Julie Canzoneri got to thinking about what to do with all the old videotapes that she and her husband own. She has uses the tape as one uses yarn--and knits or crochets the products.
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By Laura ForbesMonday, November 24, 2008
Some local churches are going green by preaching about being good to the planet.
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By Laura ForbesMonday, November 17, 2008
When we think of wind power what we often picture are large-scale wind farms. But just like with solar panels, there is a growing movement for wind power on a smaller scale.
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By Laura ForbesMonday, November 10, 2008
It's a product that claims to make your car more earth-friendly while saving you money, but does it work?
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Friday, November 07, 2008
On Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, November 9, customers can bring in their old working or non-working holiday light strings to be recycled and receive a $3 off coupon towards the purchase of energy efficient seasonal light-emitting diodes (LED) string lights.
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By Laura ForbesMonday, November 03, 2008
A local nonprofit is helping those with developmental disabilities gain job skills, while helping the environment.
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