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SC's Catawba Waterway, Wetlands on Endangered List
Columbia, SC (AP) -- An environmental group lists the Carolinas three times in its top 10 list of the most endangered places in the South. [more...]

Plants Need Protection in Bitter Cold
Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- The extreme cold temperatures we have seen here in the Midlands over the last few days can be a nuisance to us, but it can be deadly to your plants if they are not protected. [more...]

As Colleges Add Green Majors And Minors, Classes Fill Up

USA Today- Colleges are rapidly adding new majors and minors in green studies, and students are filling them fast.

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SC City Recognized for Sustainability
North Charleston, SC (AP) -- A South Carolina city is being honored by Home Depot Foundation as one of two nationwide for achievements in sustainable development. [more...]

USC Goes Green
Columbia, SC (WLTX) - The University of South Carolina is doing more to "go green." They have a plan to significantly cut pollution by its 400 different vehicles. [more...]

"Recycle Run" Revs Up Go Green Awareness
Columbia (WLTX) - To kick off their "Go-Green Awareness Campaign," Piggly Wiggly on Devine Street in Columbia hosted a Recycle Shopping Spree. [more...]

More Companies Want Employees To Stay In 'Green' Hotels

Many big companies and states are increasingly steering their travel business to hotels that meet "green" environmental standards.

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SC Getting $4M in Energy Efficient Rebate Program

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina residents can tap into about $4 million in federal rebate cash for energy efficient appliances under a program next spring.

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USC Receives $5M to Study Climate Change
Columbia, SC (AP) -- The University of South Carolina is getting nearly $5 million in federal funds to study possible ways to curb climate change. [more...]

Target, CVS Put Plastic Bags in Bulls-Eye
(USA TODAY)--Just in time for the holidays, reusable shopping bags are about to go decidedly mainstream. [more...]