Brooklyn Bridge Lights Go Green
One of the nation's oldest suspension bridges is getting a modern makeover -- the famous necklace lights on the Brooklyn Bridge will be replaced with energy-efficient bulbs. Read More.
Bloomberg: Yellow Cabs Must Go Green By 2012
Yellow cabs are going green. On Tuesday, Mayor Bloomberg announced a plan to improve the environment by improving the gas mileage for the city's taxi fleet. Read More.
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CBS 2 HD Goes Green
CBS 2 HD and wcbstv.com are committed to helping you "go green." Here are some links to resources that can help.
Conn. Considers 'Green Cleaning' In Schools
A coalition of Connecticut health advocacy groups is asking lawmakers to join Illinois and New York in requiring all public schools in the state to use environmentally friendly cleaning products. A bill awaiting action in the Connecticut House of Representatives would bar school districts from using products that contain various toxic substances.
CBS 2 Goes Green: Eco-Friendly Clothing
Less than ten years ago, dressing in an "eco-friendly" way meant wearing clothes that often looked like potato sacks and felt equally uncomfortable. Designer Jenny Hwa of Loyale Clothing knew she'd have to overcome perceptions like that if she wanted her creations to sell.
Caption Game Results For April 30
All right tri-staters, it's time to put your creative juices to the test. Each day we'll select an image seen on CBS 2 News or WCBSTV.com and give you the chance to come up with a witty caption for it. We'll post the best on wcbstv.com.
Plumbing Changes Help New Yorkers Conserve Water
From small apartments to massive stadiums, plumbing fixtures are helping people conserve water and save money. According to New York City's Department of Environmental Protection,the city as a whole has seen a 20 percent decrease in water consumptionover the past 20 years.
Bloomberg Announces NYC Green Buildings Initiative
Millions of people around the world are celebrating on this Earth Day. Mayor Bloomberg used the occasion to announce an aggressive new plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in New York City. At the center of the initiative is new legislation that will change the way big buildings operate.
Money Saver Report: Eco-Friendly Products
Recent consumer surveys show in this economy, many Americans are now hesitant to buy green products because they cost more, but there are ways to save green on eco-friendly products.
Green MoneySaver: Save On Eco-Friendly Products!
Recent consumer surveys show in this economy, many Americans are now hesitant to buy planet-friendly products because they cost more. But there are ways to save green on eco-friendly products.
Green Beauty Products: How Effective Are They?
From nail polish to hair spray, even cosmetics are going green. But do these environmentally-friendly products hold up against your less eco-friendly favorites?
CBS 2 Goes Green: Recycling
The newspapers, magazines and junk mail you toss can be worth a lot of money. Maybe not to you, but to people in the paper market. In fact, waste paper is one of this country's top exports and a source of income for cities like New York.
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Brooklyn Bridge Lights Go Green
Bloomberg: Yellow Cabs Must Go Green By 2012
