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Cutting down real Christmas trees

This is a balsam fir, one of the many different evergreens that can be used as a Christmas tree for the holiday season. A lot of people, though, really question the sustainability of cutting down a living tree to enjoy it for such a short period of time. Terry Ettinger has more.

Updated 1:21 PM

Recycling your Christmas tree

Once the holidays are over, many of us drag our live tree out of the house and put it at the curb. A municipality will haul it off, grind it up and then allow the residents to take the resulting mulch and use in their landscape. Terry Ettinger has more.

Updated 11:56 AM

Going Green: Trail maintenance

When you hear about people doing trail maintenance, here is what they're doing in the fall of the year. Terry Ettinger has more.

11/15/2009 04:29 PM

Going Green: Gold Medal for Green

It's hard to believe but this 4,800 square foot home is the winner of the Gold Medal for Green Sustainability from the National Association of Home Builders. Marc Antony Contracting built the house for the Syracuse Parade of Homes with that goal in mind. Terry Ettinger has more.

11/08/2009 04:13 PM

Going Green: New homes equipped with alternative energy sources

More and more new homes are coming on the market more environmentally friendly with more alternative energy sources. Terry Ettinger has more.

11/02/2009 09:59 AM

Geothermal heating

Welcome to the world of geothermal heating and cooling for your home. This unit doesn't look much different from the furnace you'll find in the basement of most homes but note the two pipes on the right side. Terry Ettinger has more.

10/25/2009 02:32 PM

Going Green: Solar homes

Thousands of people saw this solar house on display at the New York State Fair; a 900 square foot home with a very unique design that doesn't need power from a utility. Terry Ettinger reports.

Updated 10/19/2009 08:40 AM

Heating your home with firewood

Heating your home with firewood is becoming more and more popular. If you're just getting into it or thinking about it, one of the keys to success is to know a little about wood. Terry Ettinger has more.

10/11/2009 05:42 PM

Green technology

This former temple has been vacant and crumbling away for years. Now, using new state tax credits for renovating historic buildings, Syracuse developers say they're going to turn it into a hotel, a hotel that's a model of green technology. Terry Ettinger has more.

10/04/2009 04:15 PM

Digger wasps used for early detection for beetles

Researchers are using the solitary digger wasp as an early warning system for a beetle that kills ash trees. The emerald ash borer was recently discovered in Randolph, N.Y. so monitoring sites are being developed across the state. Terry Ettinger has more.

09/27/2009 05:03 PM

Going Green: the Emerald Ash Borer

Terry Ettinger has more on the beetles that could cause potential harm to ash trees.

Updated 09/21/2009 08:43 AM

Sustainable solar home

One of the most fascinating exhibits at this year's great New York State Fair is this completely sustainable solar home constructed entirely by Cornell University students and we had a chance to take a look inside. Terry Ettinger has more.

09/13/2009 02:28 PM

Great Lakes Compact

The Great Lakes Compact, governing the use and protection of Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan and Superior, has been ratified by the eight states and two Canadian Provinces bordering the lakes, plus both federal governments. The next step is implementing the agreement. Terry Ettinger has more.

Updated 08/31/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: The Tech Garden

New York State is putting up the seed money to grow green jobs. Recently, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority awarded $1.5-million to the Center for Green Tech Entrepreneurship at The Tech Garden in Syracuse.

08/23/2009 01:39 PM

Lemoyne College Introduces LED Lights

LeMoyne College is putting a big spotlight on a lighting revolution, LEDs or light emitting diodes and it started with a lighting change in just a couple of offices. Terry Ettinger has more.

08/16/2009 01:12 PM

Wind Turbines Becoming More Popular

People are getting used to seeing the giant wind turbines of Madison County and up on the Tug Hill Plateau and they're beginning to see more and more residential size wind turbines. Terry Ettinger has more.

08/09/2009 01:34 PM

Trees die from damaged root system

We often don't appreciate the trees in our neighborhoods until they're gone, and most often, trees die off too soon because we've done something to the root system. Terry Ettinger has more.

08/02/2009 01:49 PM

Going green in the workplace

Human resource managers are bringing the green movement into the workplace. At a recent conference of the Central New York Society for Human Resource Management they devoted time to designing green behaviors in the workplace. Terry Ettinger has more in this edition of Going Green.

Updated 07/27/2009 05:00 AM

Students compete in EcoCAR Challenge

Engineering students from 17 universities in the U.S. and Canada are in the three-year EcoCar challenge to build a more fuel-efficient car. Terry Ettinger has more.

07/20/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: the American chestnut

This is one of two plots of the largest planting of transgenic American chestnut, a big step forward toward the reintroduction of this species. Terry Ettinger has more.

07/12/2009 02:18 PM

Going Green: Green Roof

If you're looking for a way to keep your home or your business cool in the summer and warmer in the winter you may want to consider a green roof.

07/06/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: Rainwater

Rainwater from most buildings ends up in the storm sewer system and that's a big concern because many storm systems are combined with sanitary sewage systems and heavy rain means untreated sewage and other contaminants pollute our streams and lakes.

06/29/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: Computer data centers

A new and innovative computer data center is under construction, a computer data center that's supposed to cut energy use by half. Terry Ettinger has more.

Updated 06/22/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: water purity

In this segment of Going Green Terry looks at an upstate lake which provides water for the City of Syracuse and surrounding area.

06/15/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: Fort Edward Distribution Center

The 150-acre site in Fort Edward, New York is now the processing site for the PCB clean up of the Hudson River. But six years from now planners hope to take advantage of a new rail and water transport system to create a giant food distribution center.

06/08/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: Solid Waste

Sixty-six percent of all solid waste in Onondaga County that used to go to a landfill is being recycled, while nationally that percentage is only in the upper 20s. The Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency is running an advertising campaign looking for more.

06/01/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: Wiping your feet is good for health and home

How many times have you heard, wipe your feet before you come in the house? Well it turns out that is not only good advice to keep your house clean, it turns out to be good for your health, and Dr. David Johnson explains why.

05/25/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: Energy saving project that requires no taxpayer dollars

A multi-million dollar energy savings project is underway in the East Syracuse-Minoa School District that requires no taxpayer dollars. Terry Ettinger has more.

05/17/2009 01:32 PM

Going Green: Backyard coyotes

More and more coyotes are being spotted in residential parts of New York State. Terry Ettinger has more.

05/11/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: Expanding Oswego Harbor

A multi-million dollar expansion of the Oswego Harbor is in the planning stage. The three and a half to four million-dollar expansion is potentially very big. Terry Ettinger has more.

05/03/2009 01:25 PM

Hotels going green

The Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel and Conference Center is one three finalists for the Good Earthkeeping Award from the New York Hospitality and Tourism Association. Terry Ettinger has more.

04/27/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: Soil Erosion

Soil erosion from rain and wind produces water quality issues in streams, rivers and lakes, degrades soil quality, and affects human health. Sediment in and of itself suffocates a lot of aquatic habitat but it also acts as a magnet to carry other things that aren't very good for our water environment. Terry Ettinger reports.

Updated 04/20/2009 05:00 AM

Helping construction sites go green

Construction sites can lead to environmental problems when effective planning to handle soil erosion and sediment control isn't done. Terry Ettinger reports.

Updated 04/13/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: Conventions and Conferences

The effort to go green has created a new growth industry conventions and conferences on the environment. Click on Google and search environment conferences. Just one selection taps you in to 935 upcoming events in this country and all around the world. Conferences like the Green Building Conference recently held in Syracuse. Terry Ettinger has more.

04/06/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: Greener electronic products

Consumers and activists are looking for greener electronic products. Terry Ettinger has more.

03/30/2009 05:00 AM

Electronics are going green

The going green movement has made its way to electronics and that was on display at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Terry Ettinger has more.

Updated 03/23/2009 05:00 AM

Indoor air quality

To understand indoor air quality, you have to understand the quality of the air outdoors first. That's exactly what Dr. Myron Mitchell and his colleagues are trying to do. Terry Ettinger has more.

Updated 03/16/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: Environmentally friendly insulation and packaging material

A new company, headquartered in Troy, New York, is going green with environmentally friendly insulation and packaging material made with mushrooms. Terry Ettinger has more.

03/09/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: Urban forests, part two

Terry Ettinger continues his discussion on how trees along streets and in parks in cities across the state benefit the people who live there.

Updated 03/02/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: Urban forests

Terry Ettinger takes a look at the value of "urban forests" in this edition of Going Green.

02/23/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: Home heating issues

Most people find out they have home heating problems in the winter. Cold temperatures combined with icy winds quickly demonstrate any weaknesses in your home heating system, like too much outside air getting inside. Terry Ettinger has more.

02/16/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: Keep your heat from escaping

This time of year is a great time to look for evidence of home heating inefficiencies, like icicles and roofs where the snow melts very quickly, and where the snow melts first on your roof is a clue to where heat is escaping. Terry Ettinger has more.

Updated 02/09/2009 05:00 AM

Reducing car vs. deer accidents - Part 2

Experts will tell us why we're more likely to see deer along the side of the road this time of year, and what you should do to avoid being one of the 120,000 people who are involved in a deer accident each year.

02/02/2009 03:07 PM

Reducing car vs. deer accidents - Part 1

Why do deer cross the road where they do? New research has found some answers that might help reduce the number of car/deer collisions. Terry Ettinger has more.

Updated 02/02/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: Fuel efficient cars

Terry Ettinger tells us more about alternative energy vehicles.

01/19/2009 05:00 AM

Cool waters for cooling buildings

Terry Ettinger has more on using cool waters to cool buildings in this edition of Going Green.

01/12/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: Solar-powered trash compactors

This is what trash looks like in a typical receptacle but here at Syracuse University, Chief Sustainability Officer Steve Lloyd says there is a new alternative that is more sustainable. Terry Ettinger has more.

01/05/2009 05:00 AM

Going Green: Spotting dangerous trees

We've all seen the heavy damage that can be done when violent winds or ice and snowstorms whip through our neighborhoods. Trees topple on cars, homes, and take out power lines. Homeowners can prevent some of the damage by spotting dangerous trees and removing them before a storm hits. Terry Ettinger has more.

12/22/2008 05:00 AM

Environmentally friendly holiday gifts

The holiday season is upon us, which usually translates into a lot of shopping and gift giving, and that can become a bad thing. Terry Ettinger has more.

12/15/2008 05:00 AM

Going Green: Renewable Energy

When we talk about alternative energy sources, the conversation usually revolves around wind or solar power but a good case can be made to include wood in that circle. It's a renewable energy resource that's readily available in New York. Terry Ettinger has more.

11/24/2008 05:00 AM

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