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Aug 28 2008

School Buses Saving Money by Going Green

Published by Jennifer under Eco-Friendly Travel

To help take money out of the gas tank this fall and put it back into the classroom, school districts across the country are switching to propane-fueled buses as a means of coping with swelling diesel costs. And the lesson that families and schools are learning is more than simple economics. While it’s cheaper than [...]

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Jul 12 2008

PZEVs: Making Gasoline Engines Clean, Green

More and more consumers have recognized it’s time to drive green. According to the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Californians drive 825 million miles every day — in cars producing 5.4 million tons of smog pollutants daily. To combat this, automakers have made great strides recently to develop cleaner, more affordable cars that pollute less [...]

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Mar 05 2008

Green, Gas-saving Secrets of Summer Vacation Driving

Millions of Americans will hit the roads during the warm weather months. Whether they’re in the car on business or vacation, many drivers will likely share two major concerns: how they can reduce the impact their motoring has on the environment and on their wallets.
“Gas consumption – and prices – historically rise with the temperature [...]

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Aug 05 2007

Do You Think Green When You Travel?

Published by Jennifer under Eco-Friendly Travel

Easy Tips to Be Eco-Friendly On Your Summer Vacation
(ARA) - Think “green” when you travel? Eco-tourism is a growing movement that encourages environmentally responsible travel around the world.
“Regardless of where you plan to visit this summer, being kind to Mother Nature during your travels is easier than you may think,” said Jeanenne Diefendorf, Orbitz Travel [...]

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