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	GreenPower Program Educates Las Vegas Students GreenPower, the outreach program of the Desert Research Institute (DRI), promotes and supports the education of Nevada’s preK-12 students about environmental and climate topics.
	New Year’s Resolutions for a Happy House New Year’s resolutions often address getting back to healthier eating and exercise habits after the bounty of holiday indulgences—but what about our home?
	Keeping the World Green, One Hotel at a Time What happens to barely used bars of soap and half-empty bottles of shampoo and body wash in hotels?
	A Future With Lower Energy Bills EnergyFit Nevada Program Helps Las Vegas Residents Save Energy and Money With assistance from the EnergyFit Nevada, homeowners can follow the simple three-step program to take advantage of rebates available to make approved energy efficiency improvements.
	It is Easy Being Green Green Clean Cleaning Services Green Clean Cleaning Services eliminates soil and dirt without unhealthy chemicals or unpleasant odors.

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	Spring into Savings with Tips from Southwest Gas Save some green on springtime projects by adding energy-efficient home improvements to the to-do list.
	Nevada Naturalist Course Starts this Month Nevada Naturalist educates and trains adults interested in learning about the natural resources in southern Nevada.
	New American Home Showcase Builder Chosen Blue Heron has been selected by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to design and build the 2013 New American Home.
	Earth Day Festivals Combine Forces Together, two festivals educate southern Nevadans about environmental topics, culture diversity, innovation and how to create a more enjoyable and sustainable lifestyle.
	Converting Your Gas Guzzler to Electric Join the Las Vegas Electric Vehicle Association for a four-week course on electric vehicles (EV).

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Clutter-Taming Tips

Save Time, Money and Sanity

Feeling overwhelmed by “stuff”? You’re not alone—70 percent of Americans feel buried by clutter. Our professional organizers share tips for getting around common clutter-based roadblocks.

Going Electric

Tech Advances May Drive Eco-Transportation Mainstream

Clean and sustainable mobility is within reach, and the pioneering policies of local governments can help accelerate the transition from gas-powered to electric and hybrid vehicles.

Recycling Everyday Refuse

What Happens after the Blue Bin is Emptied

Ever wonder what happens after your blue bin is emptied? All that recyclable plastic, aluminum, glass, paper and cardboard helps the environment, because it reduces landfill—but it’s also transformed and repurposed for a second, useful life.

Backyard Gardening

Whether this is your first year growing a kitchen garden or your thumb glows green from years of use, it’s possible to quickly turn dreams of bountiful organic harvests into a reality.

The Dirt on Cleaning

To safely power through household dirt and bacteria without using questionable chemicals, try these green cleaning tips.

A Conversation with No Impact Man

From November 2006 to November 2007, New York City author Colin Beavan, his Prada-wearing wife Michelle and 18-month-old daughter, Isabella, went on a yearlong reduce-recycle-reuse odyssey to cut down on their daily ecological footprint.

Green Living Briefs

	Skip Nonstick Pans High Heat Emits Toxic Particles and Gases
	Train Travel America Rediscovers the Joy of Riding the Rails
	Military Intelligence Defense Department Broadens Protections for Endangered Species
	Waterway Wisdom Real Progress for the Mississippi River
	Genetically Engineered Crops Rife With Pesticides Pounds of Poison
	Big Improvement Small Changes Add Up to Large Cut in Carbon Emissions