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People are beginning to take environmental issues personally: Once upon a time, the environment was dismissed as a fringe movement. Now it's gone mainstream. You don't have to look further than popular culture for proof.


	30 ways to live a greener life Global warming, cavernous landfills, toxic chemicals, recurring drought, escalating energy costs: What can one person possibly do in the face of such problems? Believe it or not, small changes can make a big difference. Pick a few items on this list of 30 and help save the planet one person at a time. Online bonus: Eight more ways to save the planet

	How to find eco-friendly firms Individual consumers can't build energy-efficient food processing plants or department stores, but you can spend your green with companies that do. The Internet is replete with Web sites that aim to give the public more information about eco-friendly firms, each with a slightly different focus. Here's how to narrow down the list. Plus: 5 areas for action: Experts speak out Books and resources for green living A glossary of green terms

	Green design Check out these stylish, eco-friendly products to wear, decorate your home and give as gifts.

	Tips for driving away poor fuel mileage If you want better fuel mileage, maintain your vehicle as if it were a NASCAR racer and drive it like a Baptist preacher's Buick. It's almost that simple. A well-maintained vehicle driven conservatively will always get more miles per gallon, experts say -- and in some cases, up to 15 percent more -- than a poorly kept, hard-driven car or truck. Here are some other ways to save fuel.

	Solar power remains niche, for now If you're willing to pay for the high-priced panels, you can power your house with the sun alone. Meet one homeowner who lives the dream and learn about the future of solar homes.

	Home tour: Green home on the range Tour the Woodson place, a conservation development started a few years ago on one family's land in Rains County. The award-winning plan includes land management and green building techniques to ensure that the owners' home has a minimal impact on the environment. Video: See the farm's beautiful undeveloped space

	Home tour: Green Living store owners live what they sell This Oak Cliff couple practice what they preach - from their bedding to their beer

	Builders put green homes on parade in Denton County The Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas' Green Built Parade of Homes -- its first such showcase of green housing -- starts this weekend. Builders will display green construction techniques, energy-saving appliances and innovative materials.