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The Morning News is going green! Throughout the month of May, we are showcasing all things environmentally-sound on the Central Coast. We have in-depth reports on eco-friendly movements, from green construction to the push for sustainability. We have our eye on some green governmental trends - including bans on Styrofoam in several cities and a sit-down interview with a newly-appointed Global Warming Czar. Every day we'll have tips on simple things you can do to make your life more environmentally-friendly. The green movement is taking over the Central Coast and KION 46 is riding the tide of change. Join us for a month inspired by Mother Nature and learn what we can do to help!

Green In The News

	Green Green Wine The "going green" movement is working its way up the vines of many vineyards in Monterey County. Some are taking it to the extreme, while others are taking smaller steps. Watch Video
	How To Green Your Car Cars are one of the great mixed bags of our time. They are at once wonders of engineering and a threat to life on Earth. They create convenience and comfort and also snarled traffic and sprawling suburbs. In the US, about 20% of all greenhouse gas emissions come from cars and light trucks like SUVs, contributing to climate change, air pollution, and disease.
	How To Green Your Wedding A wedding is one of the most important days in a couple’s life. If you care about the planet, why not integrate your principles into your big day? With the average cost of a US wedding running at around $20,000 it seems obvious that weddings have a huge footprint, both ecological and economical.
	How to Green Your Pet Ah, the pitter patter of four-legged feet as they whip through your living room at overclocked speeds or uproot your prize gladiolas with manic fervor. But Snookiepuss and Mrs. Fluffypants are practically family, right? So why should they settle for anything less than top drawer when their health and wellbeing are at stake?
	How to Green Your Rental Greening your home is one of the most important steps you can take towards living a greener life, yet so much of the advice on sustainable homes is written with the home-owner in mind. What about those of us who rent?
	Central Coast City Looking for the Help From Their Residents in Going Green A Central Coast city is again trying to do their part to help prevent climate change. In an effort to go green, the city of Santa Cruz made several pledges a year ago in their climate action plan.
	Bio-Diesel Fuel Tested On City Fleet Vehicles from the city of Monterey's fleet have started running on bio-diesel fuel in an effort to benefit residents and the environment.

Green Tip Of The Day

Did You Know?

May 22

A shocking 27% of all food produced each year in America for human consumption, is thrown away. (Courtesy: National Geographic)