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Green Living

  1. 22 Little Ways to Go Green (CNN)
  2. Air Pollution Control Division (from the Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment - includes commission reports on air quality and greenhouse gas)
  3. Air Quality in the Pikes Peak Region
  4. Alternative Fuel (Vehicle) Income Tax Credits - Colorado
  5. Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center
  6. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy - Consumer Resources
  7. Built Green Colorado
  8. Cleaning Green (lists recipes for natural, homemade cleaners)
  9. Colorado Association for Recycling
  10. Colorado Recycles - statewide guide to recycling resources
  11. Earth Portal (global information resource about the environment, includes the Encyclopedia of Earth which contains over 3,500 articles, the Earth Forum, and Earth News)
  12. Earth Trends (comprehensive online database that focuses on the environmental, social, and economic trends that shape our world)
  13. Earth911 (Nationwide local recycling programs)
  14. Earthday.gov
  15. Eco-Friendly (HGTV - provides tips and tricks to make your home eco-friendly)
  16. Electronics Recycling Center (located in Colorado Springs - donations help people with disabilities)
  17. Energy Savers (energy saving solutions for homeowners, builders, state agencies, etc)
  18. Energy Star
  19. Envirofacts (from the EPA - provides information on a large amount of environmental information)
  20. Environmentally Friendly Living (University of Florida)
  21. Fueleconomy.gov (find energy-efficient cars, gas mileage tips, new mpg ratings, etc)
  22. Get the Green Back (from Colorado Springs Utilities - includes water and energy saving tips, rebates & coupons, xeriscape information, and more)
  23. Global Green USA
  24. Going Green (MSNBC)
  25. Governer's Energy Office - Resources (includes publications, training & events, information for kids, and helpful links)
  26. Governor's Energy Office (includes publications on energy conservation, including information for homeowners, weatherization services, green jobs, renewable energy, and more)
  27. Green Biz (green business news covering energy, business operations, design & innovation, resource efficiency, marketing, careers, and more)
  28. Green Cleaning Methods
  29. Green Guide (National Geographic)
  30. Green Living (Natural Resources Defense Council)
  31. Green Living Guide (from How Stuff Works - learn about driving green, energy & alternative fuels, food & lifestyle, green science, home improvement, and more!)
  32. Green Power Network (U.S. Department of Energy)
  33. Green Vehicle Guide (choose the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets your needs)
  34. GreenBuilding.com - Everything You Want to Know and More About Green Building
  35. Greenercars.com (environmental guide to cars and trucks)
  36. GreenLiving Online
  37. Greenprint Denver
  38. H2ouse (includes various tips to save water)
  39. Home Energy Briefs (nine practical guides describing what the average homeowner can do to save energy)
  40. Home Energy Saver (do-it-yourself energy audit tool)
  41. How to Buy Green Electricity (Consumer Reports)
  42. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
  43. It All Adds Up to Cleaner Air (U.S. Dep't of Transportation)
  44. Keep America Beautiful (litter prevention and recycling info. for students, teachers, citizens)
  45. LEED Rating Systems (U.S. Green Building Council)
  46. MIT Center for Global Change Science (research, education, and reports aimed at the ability to accurately predict climate changes)
  47. National Climatic Data Center (from the NOAA "World's Largest Archive of Climate Data")
  48. Natural Resources Conservation Service
  49. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (U.S. Dept. of Energy)
  50. Pew Center on Global Climate Change (includes Global Warming basics, science & impacts, technology solutions, and more)
  51. RealClimate (find out what climate scientists are saying about mainstream commentary on the scientific topic of climate science)
  52. Scorecard.org (get an in-depth pollution report for your county, covering air, water, chemicals, and more)
  53. State of Colorado's Energy Policy and Legislation
  54. Tip Sheets for Backyard Conservation (backyard pond, mulching, pest management, water conservation, etc)
  55. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  56. Water Conservation Plan (from Colorado Springs Utilities)
  57. WaterSense (EPA)
  58. Xeriscape (trees, shrubs, vines, cacti, flowers, grasses - from Colorado Springs Utilities)

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