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Earth Day: Your guide to events and resourcesApril 22 is the 38th Earth Day since its world-wide founding in 1970.
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Earth Day chat
Gary Hirschberg of Stonyfield Yogurt took your questions about green business and his new book on the eve of Earth Day.

Earthfest 2008
Though not around Earth Day, the annual WBOS green-themed concert falls on May 24 this year. Once again, the show will held be at the DCR Hatch Shell. Lineups and details forthcoming.
Peter Hotton
Handyman On Call Painting lawn chairs; correcting too-dark wood stain
Handyman on Call Replacing windows; birds in the air conditioner
Handyman On Call With wiring, it's best to be safe and grounded
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Guzzle less gas
Cutting your fuel consumption is not only good for the planet (cars are the source of almost 25 percent of all US carbon emissions, and every gallon of gas burned emits 20 pounds of carbon into the atmosphere) but also immediately, noticeably good for your wallet. |
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Logan to test greener, longer lasting asphalt
By Nicole C. Wong, Globe Staff This fall, Logan International Airport will become the first in the country to pave a runway with asphalt that's...
Office Invasion: Tom's
of Maine
In this Earth Day edition of Boston.com's Office Invasion, we visit the green-friendly offices of Tom's of Maine.
The 45th parallel: Warming where we live
Learn about New England's fight against global warming with the Globe's Beth Daley's special series.
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Looking for things to do on Earth Day?
You care about the environment and want to celebrate Earth Day. Need some ideas? Here's a roundup of some green-minded happenings for you to check out.

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.

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Earth Hour around the world
From the Sydney Opera House to Rome's Colosseum to the Sears Tower's famous antennas in Chicago, floodlit icons of civilization went dark for Earth Hour, a worldwide campaign to highlight the threat of climate change.

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
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