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Go GreenAlexander wants "Manhattan Project" for clean energyHe told a gathering of scientists that instead of ending a war, the goal will be clean energy independence. Knoxville's "green taxi" service runs on grease, ethanolA Knoxville man is turning to alternative fuels to get his taxi and courier service up and running. Green powered First FridayFolks spending Friday night in downtown Knoxville got a few lessons in going green. Tires aggravate Knox County homeownersResidents want to see piles and piles of tires cleaned from their ditch banks. Smart Fix 40 Goes GreenThe Tennessee Department of Transportation is doing its part to protect the environment as it begins the latest phase of the largest road construction project in state history. Rain barrels pour in water conservation awarenessWe've been getting a lot of rain lately. While it's good for our pants, it can sometimes cause problems for local creeks. Some local artists are using their talents to paint a clear message about water conservation. Start-up says it can deliver affordable solar within one yearSUNRGI would initially target utilities and large industrial and commercial customers. Critics: TVA nuclear funding process flawedThe question arises as TVA has renewed its pursuit to own more nuclear units, raising the ire of environmentalists and others. Health officials urge screenings after elevated lead levels found at Lenoir City siteExposure to lead in soil and dust can cause serious health and developmental problems in unborn babies, infants, and young children. GO GREEN: Sustainable tourismBlount County's Blackberry Farms is leading the way in sustainable tourism, by taking guests back to a simpler time. Water bills rise as drought easesSoutheast residents who sacrificed greener lawns and longer showers to reduce water usage during the region's historic drought are now seeing the other shoe drop Need a recycling bin? 1,000 to be given away free in KnoxvilleBetween Tuesday and May 2, Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Anheuser Busch Recycling, and Alcoa will give away 1,400 recycling bins. UPDATED: Maryville newspaper makes earth-friendly changeThe publisher hopes to save about 20 percent on paper costs with the change, and says the smaller size is better for the environment KUB celebrates Earth Day planting trees with studentsStudents and KUB workers dug deep to plant trees around the Green Magnet School campus. Bredesen signs law requiring stricter Pigeon River testingFor more than 100 years a paper mill in Canton, N.C., has dumped discharges from a bleaching process into the river. |
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