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Useful Sources

Meet the Greens

WGBH's online series The Greens gives kids a fun primer on sustainability and green living.

Recommended:
About My Planet An online community that discusses any and all topics, from environmental issues to new energy.
Climate Ark A climate change and global warming portal and search engine that promotes public policy that addresses global climate change.
Live Science Showcases developments in science, space, technology, health, and the environment.
National Geographic Environment Eco-friendly living tips from National Geographic.
PESWiki A community-built resource that focuses on alternative and renewable energy solutions.

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Spring gardening

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Salem coal-fired power plant to close in 2014

By Sean Teehan, Town Correspondent The company that owns Salem Harbor Power Station announced today that it will partially close the station by the...

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Japanese leader discards plan to build 14 nuclear reactors (By Martin Fackler, New York Times)

NRC faults Ala. plant over valve failure (Associated Press)

UN urges policy push for renewable energy (By Michael Casey, Associated Press)

PowerOptions to aid members with solar projects (By Erin Ailworth, Globe Staff)

BUCKFIELD, Maine Dry weather cited as bee population drops (Associated Press)

ARLINGTON, LEXINGTON Arlington, Lexington homes part of thermal-imaging study (By Brock Parker, Globe Correspondent)

In Pepperell, volunteers make sure salamanders get safe passage (By Dan O’Brien, Globe Correspondent)

Japan wants nuclear plant’s reactors shut until sea wall built (By Shino Yuasa, Associated Press)

Warming cuts wheat, corn crops, study finds (By Brian Vastag and Juliet Eilperin, Washington Post)

Study warns of mercury pollution in Arctic (Associated Press)

Massachusetts buys pristine Berkshires site for $3m (By Casey Ross, Globe Staff)