How to Have an Eco-Savvy Summer
Do carbon offsets really help reduce your vacation footprint? Which sunscreens and insect repellents are least toxic? Check out the Summer Green Guide and learn how to relax into the upcoming green season.
National Geographic's Summer Green Guide
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Buying Guide: Room Air Conditioners
Save energy and money this summer with an efficient air conditioning unit.
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Buying Guide: Insect Repellent
How to avoid DEET and fend off summertime pests.
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Buying Guide: Sunscreen
Find a product that's good for you and the environment.
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Buying Guide: Beer
A few things to look for when you stock up on eco-friendly ales.
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Buying Guide: Deodorant
Stay dry without harmful chemicals and compounds.
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Quiz: The Not-so-Lazy Days of Summer
Take this quiz to see how green your outdoor summer activity really is.
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What NOT to Bring to the Beach
How to keep your favorite relaxation spot pollution free.
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National Geographic News: Best Beaches of 2009 in Pictures
From Hawaii to South Carolina, Dr. Beach picks the top ten sandy spots of the year.
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Support the Seaweeds: 50 Ways to Save the Oceans
Tips from the experts on what changes you can make that will benefit faraway seas.
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Make It a Vacation for Good—Volunteer
A Q&A with volunteer vacation expert and National Geographic author Pam Grout.
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The Top 25 Green Cities in the U.S.
Keeping it local this summer? Consider these sustainably minded cities.
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Fast Facts: Tips for Greener Travel
Did you know reducing your speed increases fuel efficiency by as much as 20 percent?
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Quiz: How Green Is Your Road Trip?
It's summertime and the open road is calling. Boost your fuel economy with tips from this travel quiz.
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Quiz: Saving Gas
Greenhouse gas emissions are soaring. How fuel-efficient are your driving habits?
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Mowing Without Gas
On the homefront, consider shifting into a greener gardening and lawn care mode.
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How to Get a Green Roof for Dirt Cheap
Homeowners anywhere can join the green-roof revolution without forking over too much dough.
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Ridding Your Yard of Mosquitoes
From lawn maintenance tips to the best defensive measures.
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The Green Room Blog: Don't Bug Out
How to get rid of pests without pesticides.
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