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Living With Technology: Tech goes green

Tech goes green

Going green is a lot easier than it
used to be. You don't have to eat
mashed yeast or wear itchy shirts
to start cutting down on carbon.
Dive into our videos, how-tos, and
features to find out how tech can
help you get greener.

Inside this online guide:


Video

What makes a smart, green building tick?

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CNET News reporter Martin LaMonica goes inside a green building, Genzyme Center in Cambridge, Mass., where daylight is automatically beamed inside by heliostats and office workers have a constant stream of outside air. Watch video



Photos

The 12 greenest cars of 2008

Each year, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) puts out its list of the 12 "greenest cars," taking into account tailpipe emissions, gas mileage, and curb weight. Here is our photo gallery of this year's greenest 12. View photos



What readers think about hybrid cars

Latest discussions

Most popular discussions


More on green tech from CNET.com



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