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Photos: 10 eco-friendly holiday gifts

Recycled, DIY and energy saving gifts that save money and save the planet.

GM OK's electric vehicle aid with China

General Motors Co. agreed Tuesday to deepen cooperation with its flagship Chinese partner on development of electric vehicle knowhow amid pressure from Beijing

Volt gets top government safety grade

The Chevrolet Volt electric car has won a five-star safety rating from the U.S. government.

Ford plans smallest engine ever

Ford Motor Co. plans to introduce its smallest engine ever by 2013, part of the race to improve fuel economy across the industry.

US to buy 116 electric cars

The Obama administration said Tuesday it is buying more than 100 Chevrolet Volts and other electric cars as it moves to improve fuel efficiency of the

TX water conservation bill heads to governor

Texas lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to offering land owner tax breaks for water conservation, an incentive plan little-seen nationwide that comes as

Cox to host e-cycling event in Hampton

Got some old electronics lying around the house you've been meaning to get rid of. Well now's your chance. Cox Communication is hosting an electronics waste

Scientist finds Gulf bottom still oily, dead

Oil from the BP spill remains stuck on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, according to a top scientist's video and slides that she says demonstrate the oil

Meeting launches offshore wind panel

A new authority promoting the development of wind farms off Virginia's coast met for the first time, reviewing a raft of reports on the emerging energy source.

ODU hosts climate change discussion

Old Dominion University is hosting a discussion about climate change and the U.S. Navy on Thursday.

Blissmo: Site for eco-friendly deals

The holidays are fast approaching and we're all always looking for ways to save money on gifts or just in general. A new site has sprouted featuring

Seattle's tree rules prompt opposition

Towering Douglas Firs and lush urban parks helped earned Seattle the nickname Emerald City, so it's not surprising that felling a tree can prompt heated

Companies agree to join litter battle

Several coal and gas companies have agreed to participate in a battle against litter in three Virginia counties.

Norf. Southern sets environmental goal

Norfolk Southern is working to reduce its carbon footprint. The Norfolk-based railroad company says it has set a five-year goal to save fuel and improve

Goodwill recycles old computers

Looking for a way to dispose of that old computer? Goodwill Industries has the answer. They've sponsored a "Don't Dump, Donate" computer recycling program for

Big bin recycling returns to Suffolk

Curbside recycling is returning to Suffolk. TFC Recycling is now contacting the 2,200-plus residents who signed up online over the past six months to receive

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Going Green - At Home

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Going Green - On The Road

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