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Obama’s Earth Day Speech

by Matt Embrey on April 23rd, 2009

Just in case you missed it, here's President Obama's Earthday Address from Current_ Green.

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Earth Day Reading Round-Up

by Matt Embrey on April 22nd, 2009

Here are some of the best articles for your Earth Day Reading Pleasure...

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Earth Day Video Redux

by Matt Embrey on April 22nd, 2009

While Earth Day turns 40 today, for me it's about 19 years old. Here are some old Earth Day videos I remember from growing up...

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Earth Day, A Time to Celebrate?

by Matt Embrey on April 22nd, 2009

While Earth Day turns 40 today and environmentalism is back on the list of important issues some question the efficacy of the day long event. The basic argument that is levied, and has been for years, is that one day isn't good enough, everyday should be Earth Day. This I agree with whole heartedly, but the question remains is Earth Day a celebration and reminder that strengthens this end or is it a cop out that gives us license to forget out the planet the other 364 days of the year?

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5 Ways to Green Your Daily Routine

by Matt Embrey on April 22nd, 2008

Go Green Here are a few changes you can make to your daily routine that will help lessen your impact on the environment… 1. Use a reusable coffee mug. According to SustainabilityIsSexy.com Americans use roughly 16 billion paper cups every year. 1.9 billion are from Starbucks alone! By bringing your own mug you can greatly [...]

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5 Cheap & Easy Ways To Go Green & Save Green

by Matt Embrey on April 22nd, 2008

Go Green Going Green does not have to be intimidating and it doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, Going Green can save you a lot of money. Here are 5 easy things you can do this weekend to greatly reduce you impact on the environment, and reduce the impact on your wallet…

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5 Free & Easy Ways To Go Green

by Matt Embrey on April 22nd, 2008

Go Green Here are 5 things you can do today that won’t cost you a dime and will make mother nature smile: Turn your thermostat down one degree in the winter and up one degree in the summer. If everyone made this small unnoticeable change, the impact would be huge! Reduce paper waste, & wasting your time by [...]

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