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Baltimore Stadiums Go Green to Save Green

Baltimore Stadiums Go Green to Save Green

Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium will get upgrades to become more energy efficient.

Germany Calls For Binding Climate Deal In 2010

Germany Calls For Binding Climate Deal In 2010

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she's concerned ambitions for next month's talks in Copenhagen have shrunk

Senator Wants New TV Energy Efficiency Standards

Senator Wants New TV Energy Efficiency Standards

One California lawmaker is calling on the Energy Department to adopt the state's new energy efficiency standards for televisions

Washington's Largest Solar Power System Is Almost Ready

Washington's Largest Solar Power System Is Almost Ready

It'll be the largest solar energy system in Washington when completed next month producing 340,000 kilowatt hours of electricity every year.

Forest Service Says Trees Can Slow Climate Change

Forest Service Says Trees Can Slow Climate Change

The nation's top Forest Service official says the goal must be balanced against the risk of wildfires

Energy Hog TVs Being Banned

Energy Hog TVs Being Banned

California will be the first state in the nation with the mandate to lower electricity demand

It May Not Be So Easy Being Green

It May Not Be So Easy Being Green

A new survey shows how apt people are to take action on being green

Carbon Pollution Up Despite Economy

Carbon Pollution Up Despite Economy

Most of the 2% jump in the last year was fueled by carbon dioxide emissions from China

Specific Pledges From U.S. Expected At Climate Talks

Specific Pledges From U.S. Expected At Climate Talks

Top negotiators from 44 countries are expected to take part in the Copenhagen conference next month

Maryland Works To Restore Chestnut Trees

Maryland Works To Restore Chestnut Trees

Trees will be planted on nearly two acres of land in Carroll County

Virginia County Would Reap $9.2 Million From Wind Farm

Virginia County Would Reap $9.2 Million From Wind Farm

The $200 million project in Tazewell County would create 150 construction and up to 15 permanent jobs

Fenty Warns Residents

Fenty Warns Residents "The Bag Fee Is Coming"

The city is discouraging the use of disposable plastic bags, which wind up in the Anacostia and pollute the river. 

Hope Floats On Eco-Celebrity's Recycled Plastic Boat, Plastiki

Hope Floats On Eco-Celebrity's Recycled Plastic Boat, Plastiki

Their point: If the world continues to create 260 million tons of plastic products each year, it's critical to find ways to reuse the non-biodegradable material.

Jellyfish Swarm Northward In Warming World

Jellyfish Swarm Northward In Warming World

"Some fishermen have just stopped fishing," said Taiichiro Hamano, 67. "When you pull in the nets and see jellyfish, you get depressed."

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