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MoJo: No gas needed for car converted to electric
2008-05-08
A Kennedale man doesn't have to stop at the gas station on his way to work or anytime he drives his 1993 Eagle Talon, he's converted to an all electric car. WFAA.com Mobile Journalist, MoJo, Aaron Chimbel reports.
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>> David Murray's website about his car conversion

Dallas gets strict on grease
2008-05-07
There's something lurking in Dallas city sewers, and it's everyone's problem. Grease has been the culprit in sewer overflows across the Dallas area. Some 140 backups in 2006 cost the city around $140,000. Brad Watson reports.
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Power-saving tips
2008-05-07
Given the price of gas and food, the last thing you need is a hefty electric bill. Monika Diaz has some affordable ways to keep your bills in check.
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Grow-your-own groceries
2008-05-06
An increasing number of North Texans are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to putting a fresh and healthy dinner on the table. Cynthia Vega reports on the option of growing your own food.

McKinney tightens water use
2008-04-30
It was the worst drought in almost 50 years. Less than two years ago, Lavon Lake dropped more than 17 feet to a record low.

Dallas parents of autistic kids protest coal plants
2008-04-30
Angry parents of autistic children met on the federal courthouse steps Wednesday in Dallas to protest coal plants they say pollute the air and endanger their children.

Why Guy takes a look at a school that is going green
2008-04-24
The Why Guy gives us a look at Vega Elementary School in McKinney, Texas, a school that is going green.

Why Guy: Mansion chef grows herbs outside restaurant
2008-04-22

'Green' baby products
2008-04-22
Paige McCoy Smith talks with Peppermint Baby Boutique about environmentally friendly baby products.

Getting kids into gardening
2008-04-21
Paige McCoy Smith learns that gardening is a great way to teach kids to be environmentally aware.

Brady blog: Jeff on "going green"
2008-04-22
Jeff talks about “going green” and the new WFAA.com 'Project Green' website.

Government grants go begging
2008-04-18
Pollution is one of the worst problems plaguing North Texas. There are plans and programs available, but millions of taxpayer dollars aimed at cleaning up the air are going unused by local governments. Jonathan Betz reports.

New homes going 'green'
2008-03-25
According to a recent survey by the National Association of Homebuilders, buyers said they would pay an additional $8,900 for a certified "green" home. But in this depressed real estate market, are green homes really selling better? Jeff Brady found that it all depends on the builder, the buyer, and the neighborhood.
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Brady blog: Would you pay extra for a 'green' house?
2008-03-25
Jeff ponders whether or not people are interested in paying more for a so-called “green” home that helps preserve the environment and reduce utility bills.
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Chemicals in plastic baby bottles
2008-03-25
Paige McCoy Smith discusses health concerns related to plastic baby bottles.

Frisco energy standards among first in the nation
2008-03-15
David Schechter reports to us on the energy standards enacted by the city of Frisco on all houses built there.

MoJo: Caulking competition aims to knock-out energy waste
2008-03-12
To kick-off Oncor's 2008 Take a Load Off, Texas energy efficiency tour, two Oncor executives turn caulking into a competition. WFAA.com Mobile Journalist, MoJo, Aaron Chimbel was ring-side for the bout.
>> Oncor Take a Load Off, Texas website.

Jumbo jet powered by biofuel
2008-02-24
Virgin Atlantic carried out the world's first flight of a commercial aircraft powered with biofuel on Sunday in an effort to show it can produce less carbon dioxide than normal jet fuels.
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Idle time adds to dirty air
2008-02-05
Idle time is helping make the air dirtier. Many North Texas cities are already working on cleaning up the problem by making it difficult or even illegal for truck drivers to sit and run their engines. Brad Hawkins reports that truck stops are the next clean air battlefront in Dallas.
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Cement pollution may be too much
2008-01-30
Cement makes our world possible. Without it we'd have no roads or buildings. But local cement plants also generate pollution. David Schechter has more in this Project Green report.

MoJo: Moving houses, recycling homes
2008-01-29
Jerry Webb planned to just move houses, not sell them. But during nearly 40-years moving them, he began to sell some he moved and essentially recycled them. WFAA.com Mobile Journalist, MoJo, Aaron Chimbel has more.

Recession makes 'green' houses even harder to sell
2008-01-26
New homes in the Nevada Courts neighborhood in Denton are built green and priced as low as they can go. It's part of an effort to provide affordable green living to everyone. However, most of these new homes continue to sit empty.

Project Green: Cookies from coal
2008-01-22
Tests are under way at a coal-fired power plant south of Dallas to reduce emissions in a cost-effective way. As David Schechter reports, there are some desirable -- and even tasty -- byproducts.
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Two families compare energy costs
2008-01-19
Ever wonder just how much electricity your A/C uses or how much your family spends leaving on the lights? A first-of-its-kind experiment just started in Denton that we'll be following all year, as Channel 8 continues our Project Green focus. Two families are measuring their savings side-by-side. The two families moved in their Habitat homes just before Christmas. We'll check in on them throughout the year and let you know how it's going.

Dallas debuts 'green' Web site
2008-01-09
The City of Dallas Wednesday launched a new Web site dedicated exclusively to a wide range of environmental issues. Justin Farmer reports this is a first for any U.S. city.
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Number of Dallas recyclers doubles
2008-01-07
More people in Dallas are using those blue bins to go green, which is good news for the city. It actually makes money off of used cans and bottles. Gary Reaves reports.

Dallas recycles Christmas trees into free mulch
2008-01-04
Dallas residents can drop off their Christmas trees at one of four locations, where the trees will be shredded into mulch. The mulch is then made available at no charge to Dallas residents. (DMN - Video/editing: Kimberly Durnan) | More about Christmas tree recycling programs

Texas now leading the nation in wind power
2007-12-29
When it comes to pollution, Texas has a big problem. We breathe some of the dirtiest air in the country. But when it comes to making clean-burning energy, we've come a long way. Texas leads the nation in wind power. That's not by accident - it was a deliberate effort to turn a problem into a profit. David Schechter explains.

Traffic light timings to change downtown to help the environment
2007-12-28
The Dallas City Council has given the "green" light to change and improve the timing on hundreds of traffic lights in the downtown area. As Channel 8's Brad Watson reports, it's about traffic flow and acting green for cleaner air.

Project Green: Making a difference
2007-12-21
With the launch of Project Green, Channel 8 launches a long-term commitment to making our community a cooler, cleaner, greener place to call home. As David Schechter explains, we'll do that through stories that show you some of the major challenges we face... along with solutions.
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Nobel Peace Prize interview
2007-12-10
Former Vice President Al Gore accepted the Nobel Peace Prize Monday in Oslo, Norway. Gore shared the coveted honor with a United Nations climate panel. They were cited for their efforts to warn the world about the dangers of global warming. For Gore, it's been an extraordinary ascent into the world spotlight. Jonathan Mann spoke with the recipients.

MoJo: Powering holiday lights without the spinning meter
2007-12-10
Listen up Clark Griswold. There are ways to decorate to the extreme and still be relatively energy efficient during the holidays. WFAA.com Mobile Journalist, MoJo, Aaron Chimbel has some tips.
• directenergy.com
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• Moving light display meant for Christmas merriment