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AWeber Communications headquarters in Chalfont, Bucks County, Pa. isn't your average workplace as it features video games, a pool table and even slides. NBC10's Jesse Gary reports ahead of the...

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With his castoff treasures rattling in the cart, Ben Cowden wheeled back toward his art studio in San Francisco's Recology Recycling Plant to continue work. Joe Rosato Jr. reports on a man who...

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A cemetery in Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, has become environmentally friendly for burials.

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Luke Livingston, president and founder of Baxter Brewing Company, talks about ways in which he is expanding his business sustainably, with the help of John Rooks, president of The SOAP Group.]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:49:47 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/traffic-4.jpg
Washington, D.C. has the worst traffic congestion in the nation, according to a new report from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:12:06 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Deanwood+Empowerhouse+Solar+Decathalon.jpg
A ribbon cutting today celebrated the completion of an award winning solar house.

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American University graduate student Irene Magafan is trying to bring attention to the unusual, complex and endangered bonobos. Click here to learn more about her documentary, "The Bonobo Connection."]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 21:42:45 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Dyke+Marsh.jpg
The future of about 480 acres of marsh land on the Potomac between Alexandria and Mount Vernon has generated a controversy that has boaters and the National Park Service on opposite shores.

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The Obama Administration named 78 schools in 29 states as the first ever U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon schools; two of which are right here in the District.]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:20:39 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/143072279.jpg
Just because you like to recycle doesn't mean others do. How can you talk to people about their green habits without sounding like a nag? Watch how to be environmentally friendly without...

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You may think that teaching your kids how to recycle is difficult, but it may be easier than you think. Turning disposable trash into reusable items is a great way to help the]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:42:04 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/national_cathedral_night.jpg
The World Wildlife Fund is encouraging cities nationwide to turn out their lights for Earth Hour.

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Industrial facilities dumped 1.4 million pounds of toxic chemicals into Maryland waterways in 2010, mostly in the Baltimore area, according to a new report.

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This spring, Prince George's County will utilize goats - a proven, ecologically sound and environmentally friendly method for combating invasive plant species.

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A local artist brings attention to the plant life along the National Mall, in hopes of preserving the plants for years to come.]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:56:44 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/160*120/98071090.jpg
Maryland offers three days of tax-free shopping on Energy Star appliances.

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Bob Barker has written a letter to the University of Virginia's president, urging the school to drop a medical training technique that involves live cats.

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The University of Virginia has won two awards for its plan to reduce the waste generated at football games.

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