Naturally Deter Moths

Naturally Deter Moths

Moths are everywhere in Oklahoma right now and one place you don’t want them is in your home. Moths can do some real damage to wool and other clothing items, so how can you keep them away? A common method is moth balls but...

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Sen. Inhofe is Looking to Stop the EPA’s Power Plant Mercury Rule

Sen. Inhofe is Looking to Stop the EPA’s Power Plant Mercury Rule

Sen. James Inhofe (R. Okla.) announced on a webcast hosted by the conservative group, FreedomWorks, earlier this week that he plans to kill the EPA’s new mercury emissions rule for power plants. The resolution, S.J. Res. 37, can be brought to the Senate floor...

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Oklahoma’s Endangered Species

Oklahoma’s Endangered Species

Today is Endangered Species Day. Oklahoma is home to several endangered species, some you may have never even heard of. This list from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation shows just how many we have. State-listed Threatened and Endangered Wildlife Species: Long-nosed Darter (Percina nasuta)...

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Greener Lawn Care

Greener Lawn Care

Tulsa will have their first ozone alert day on Friday and that means it’s important to avoid gas powered lawn equipment. Also a Swedish study conducted in 2001 found, “Air pollution from cutting grass for an hour with a gasoline powered lawn mower is about...

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New Studies Says Recent Earthquakes Are “Almost Certainly Manmade”

New Studies Says Recent Earthquakes Are “Almost Certainly Manmade”

With another 3.9 earthquake rocking Oklahoma on Thursday, many Oklahoman’s are wanting to know what is causing the earthquakes. A U.S. Geological Survey, led by USGS geophysicist, William Ellsworth, has linked part of oil and natural gas production to a series of recent earthquakes...

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Keep It Local Day

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Join Keep It Local OK next Saturday, May 5th, in supporting local businesses by celebrating Keep It Local Day in OKC. Keep It Local OK is asking people in OKC to shop local from sun up to sundown. By supporting local businesses you can help...

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2012 Elections Interviews: Donald Cole Gallup

2012 Elections Interviews: Donald Cole Gallup

Green Oklahoma has been asking Oklahoma candidates where they stand on issues we feel are important to our readers. We hope these interviews will help our readers to make informed choices this election season. Donald Cole Gallup is a republican running for State Representative in the State...

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E-Waste Not Just a Landfill Issue

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We all know about the good things that come with today’s technology advances. Mobile apps and computers, media and electronic gadgets galore. We love them all and can’t get enough. The downside is the surplus of massed produced e-products that quickly become obsolete and...

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Make a Commitment to Go Green for Earth Day

Make a Commitment to Go Green for Earth Day

Today is Earth Day, what day is better for setting some green goals for yourself? No goal is to small when it comes to helping our planet, even small actions add up. Here is a list of some green goals to get you started....

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The Gulf Two Years after the BP Oil Spill

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Al Jazeera’s Inside Story Americas takes a look at the Gulf two years after the oil spill.   About the Author Lisa Sharp is passionate about green living, organic food, animals, and natural medicine. She is an environmental activist, green living expert, and freelance...

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Review: Theraganics

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Theraganics is a unique all natural soap shop in Tulsa. They feature a lot of great all natural products, things like soap, shampoo bars, bath bombs, lotion, and more. They use essential oils for the scents, which is a lot safer and more natural...

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Save Energy and Money with an A/C Tune Up

Save Energy and Money with an A/C Tune Up

Summer will be here before we know it and with summer comes heat. Last summer was pretty hard on air conditioners and we may have another hot summer this year. And when it’s 100+ outside we want to know our air conditioners are running...

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Summer Skin Care from the Kitchen

Summer Skin Care from the Kitchen

We’ve been lucky this year to have a mild winter here in Oklahoma.  Nevertheless, prepping your skin for the flip-flops and short shorts is still just as important.  Summer is fully in view now, and it’s time to get your glow on.  Luckily, you...

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