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The Internet is so big, it’s easy to miss shopping resources, especially if you’re environmentally conscientious. Here’s an easy guide to green shopping online:

“Two administrative law judges recommended today that power lines should not be built across west-central Minnesota from the proposed coal-fired plant on the South Dakota side of Big Stone Lake. The decision is a major victory in the fight to combat climate change.”

A court ruling has recommended that permits for new coal-fired power plant Big Stone II be denied based on environmental issues and lack of justification for the polluting coal plant when alternatives are available.

A brief description of several wind and solar power systems that may be appropriate for your home or business.

The big names cannot help but pump out more sustainable paper products on an almost weekly basis. From biology college textbooks gone green to carbon friendly greeting cards, we’ve rounded up the top ten green papier goods that caught our eye.

Illegal in eyes of law - but a celebration of the planet in the eyes of nature lovers...the newest "green" underground trend you might not have heard about.

Okay so there are lots of companies that are making strides to become eco-friendly. Very often it is a thin line between “greenwashing” and actual improvements but that is a different story all together. So I’m doing my usual perusing around the web today and I come across a story that almost knocks me off my feet, Nike is the most eco-friendly practicing business!

Check out this cool new solar car students at the University of Minnesota built!

So guess what? Mothers Day is this Sunday, May 11th! Yup, but don’t worry if you forgot and haven’t got your adoring mother a gift yet. I have you covered. Now clearly some of the best gifts you can give your mother will not cost you a dime. However if you are willing to purchase something, why not purchase something she is going to love and its not going to have a negative impact on the environment either?

To create longevity with our sustaiability efforts we must examine more of how we think...versus simply looking at what we do. What's involved..and where to start.

This 100% biodiesel-powered, 78 ft wave-piercing trimaran aims to set an around-the-world speed record while maintaining a net zero carbon footprint. The Earthrace left Sagunto, Spain, on April 27, and has already made excellent time across the Atlantic, landing in Panama just 8 days later.

These quick tips for being more environmentally friendly take very little time, and in some cases will actually save you time. You might also find they save you money too. They are really easy. The key is to integrate these little habits into your daily routine so that you end up doing them automatically.

Creative ideas for your greener city.

Boyd Rutherford, Assistant Secretary for Administration, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is interviewed about the Bio-Preferred Program which mandates federal government procure renewable, bio-based products where possible. The government hopes to expand the program to certify consumer products as "bio-preferred" as well.

A list of musical artists with the greenest initiatives and concern for the environment over the past year.  Topping off the list is Jack Johnson!