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Alexander wants "Manhattan Project" for clean energy

He told a gathering of scientists that instead of ending a war, the goal will be clean energy independence.

Knoxville's

Knoxville's "green taxi" service runs on grease, ethanol

A Knoxville man is turning to alternative fuels to get his taxi and courier service up and running. 

Green powered First Friday

Green powered First Friday

Folks spending Friday night in  downtown Knoxville got a few lessons in going green. 

Tires aggravate Knox County homeowners

Tires aggravate Knox County homeowners

Residents want to see piles and piles of tires cleaned from their ditch banks.

Smart Fix 40 Goes Green

Smart Fix 40 Goes Green

The 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 awareness

Rain barrels pour in water conservation awareness

We'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 year

Start-up says it can deliver affordable solar within one year

SUNRGI would initially target utilities and large industrial and commercial customers.

Critics: TVA nuclear funding process flawed

Critics: TVA nuclear funding process flawed

The 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 site

Health officials urge screenings after elevated lead levels found at Lenoir City site

Exposure to lead in soil and dust can cause serious health and developmental problems in unborn babies, infants, and young children.

GO GREEN: Sustainable tourism

GO GREEN: Sustainable tourism

Blount County's Blackberry Farms is leading the way in sustainable tourism, by taking guests back to a simpler time.

Water bills rise as drought eases

Water bills rise as drought eases

Southeast 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 Knoxville

Need a recycling bin? 1,000 to be given away free in Knoxville

Between 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 change

UPDATED: Maryville newspaper makes earth-friendly change

The 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 students

KUB celebrates Earth Day planting trees with students

Students and KUB workers dug deep to plant trees around the Green Magnet School campus.

Bredesen signs law requiring stricter Pigeon River testing

Bredesen signs law requiring stricter Pigeon River testing

For 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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