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Earth Day: Your guide to events and resourcesApril 22 is the 39th Earth Day since its world-wide founding in 1970.
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Earthfest 2009
Though not around Earth Day, the annual WBOS green-themed concert falls on May 30 this year. Once again, the show will held be at the DCR Hatch Shell. Lineups and details will be announced on Earth Day.
Earth Day Twitters
Tell the world what you're doing this Earth Day. Send a tweet that includes the hashtag #earthday now.
Latest Events Twitters
Tell the world what Boston events you're attending. Send a tweet to #ttdboston now.
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Renewable jobs?
Green-tech companies in Massachusetts are hiring. Check out who you could work for in the industry.
The 45th parallel: Warming where we live
Learn about New England's fight against global warming with The Globe's series.
Peter Hotton
- 2 p.m. Thurs Chat with Peter
Green Living discussions
Bridges planned to connect Boston's green spaces
By Peter DeMarco It was touted as the Big Dig’s greatest open-space gift to Boston: a spectacular ribbon of parks, paths, and pedestrian footbridges...
The natural world:
A lion's pride
Check out amazing photos of animal and plant life from this week in the world.
Do some good
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Search here for your favorite causes and find ways you can make a difference in the environment.
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(Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)The Big Picture: Earth Day
A farmer (above) tended to his blooming field in the hills above Burford in the Cotswolds in the United Kingdom.
Earth Day 2009
Heal the world
Earth Day events are still ongoing. Pick up trash, try organic wine, or make crafts at these green-minded happenings.
Clean green for spring
Starting your spring cleaning? Do it in a safe and environmentally-friendly way by using these natural alternatives to store-bought cleaning agents. Oftentimes, the most green products are already in your home.
Earth Hour hits Boston
On March 28, lights on the famous Citgo sign, Zakim Bridge, Prudential Center, John Hancock Tower, and other local landmarks went dark for one hour as Boston joined cities across the world in a climate-change campaign.
How to Go Green: Your questions
Wondering how to recycle properly? Afraid that in your attempts to go green, you're still hurting the environment? Sometimes the answer isn't clear. Two experts offer advice.
All the small (green) things
Hey, don't toss that old computer out -- recycle it. These tiny eco-friendly tips add up to make a big difference.
- From the Globe 84 ways to help the planet
More green news
State fines company for fuel-oil spill (Boston Globe)
Senate hopefuls spar at forum over green credentials (By Matt Viser, Globe Staff)
Carbon pollution up, despite recession (By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press)
Cheaper fares, Web access draw many to bus travel (By Katie Johnston Chase, Globe Staff)
Small gains sought on climate change (Associated Press)
medway Medway to vote on installing solar panels at high school (By Rachel Lebeaux, Globe Correspondent)
Kerry’s green side takes center stage (By Beth Daley, Globe Staff)
NBC’s prime-time lineup adds a touch of green (By David Bauder, Associated Press)
Vegan MetroWest Network celebrates one-year anniversary (By Rachel Lebeaux, Globe Correspondent)
Vegan MetroWest Network celebrates one-year anniversary (By Rachel Lebeaux, Correspondent)
Alternative fuels aren’t boosting state economy yet (By Robert Gavin, Globe Staff)
State has no plans to rescind loan to Evergreen (By Erin Ailworth, Globe Staff)