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The more tasks a computer has to do, the busier it is, and the more energy it consumes as the CPU, harddrive, and memory race to keep up with demands. If you, like many, are plagued by adware and spyware, without even knowing it in many cases, your computer is running extra programs needlessly, behind the scenes. Many people's computers run slow and it's because of the adware and spyware, and so extra electricity is wasted. Read more.

Christian Science Monitor article about local food, bottled water, organic food and other green things in Restaurants. The article points out; 'The ideas are not new, say experts, but they are gaining fresh currency because of the burgeoning global environmental movement and new generations of youth with budding enthusiasm for long-established notions of sustainability, ecological health, and food safety.'

The Daily Show's Jason Jones takes up the plight of Nantucket's exploited residents as they are crushed beneath the heels of Big Wind.

Don't buy just any fruits and veggies! When you buy organic you can lower your exposure to harmful pesticides in conventional produce. Take this list with you when you're shopping so you know which produce contains the least amount of pesticides

"Radical environmentalism failed," said James Johnston of Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics. "Whether radical environmentalists admit it or not, they failed."

Matt Groening, creator of the Simpsons, is the latest celebrity convert to the Prius. He says “In a parking lot, when you’re backing up, you can drive silently and really scare the hell out of people!” “They jump because they don’t hear you coming.” It's Bart Simpson all grown up :D

Great article about options for sustainably grown/produced alcoholic beverages...cause sometimes bein' green ain't easy. Also, it's a wiki article (the site is full of them) so you can add your own suggestions!

Created by the Progressive Bag Alliance, an organization dedicated to ensuring that plastic bags are recycled, reused, and disposed of properly. Oh, and it’s founded by all of the big plastic bag manufacturers. I’d add another line to their mission - to promote the use of plastic bags. They are here to remind us that plastic bags can be reused and recycled - and that they are better than paper bags. In fact, they are serious about this bag - it’s for sale on eBay, complete with some myths & facts that the Alliance wants you to know.

Ozone could be a much more important driver of climate change than scientists had previously predicted, according to a study in Nature journal. The authors say the effects of this greenhouse gas - known by the formula O3 - have been largely overlooked.

"Ozone could be twice as important as we previously thought as a driver of climate change," co-author Peter Cox, from the University of Exeter, UK, told the BBC News website.

All those trees being cut down to make paper to print books on is a waste when there are lots of read copies of the books you want out there, lying around and gathering dust. From EcoStreet here are 5 things you can do about it right now.

From Lifehacker to GigaOM, over a thousand bloggers -- and counting -- have committed to October 15th as a day of environmental action. Here's how you can participate -- or start a green blog of your own.

New “green” podcast series covers revolutionary companies changing the world using sustainable and clean technologies.

Apple is making a stronger commitment to the environment, as evident in the unveiling of it's latest laptop, which is the first computer to be mercury free. It also boasts arsenic-free glass and lead-free circuit boards, among other features. Apple has been on the environmentally conscious path since 1990 from their product designs to responsible manufacturing. According to the website, Apple plans to eradicate the use of PVC, BFRs and arsenic in its products by the end of 2008.

Radiohead has been working with a company called Best Foot Forward to track the band's carbon footprint during their tour. Two types of tour venues — small theatres and city centers — are being compared to see which shows have the smallest carbon footprint for the band as well as fans.

A North American organization of energy experts issued a report that found that building more green buildings is the best way to cut carbon dioxide. In fact, green buildings could cut emissions more deeply, quickly and more cheaply than any other global warming mitigation effort.