"Going Green" seems to be the hot phrase these days. We think it’s a good message. All year long we’re going to bring you stories about the simple things we can all do to make a difference.

• Palm oil industry’s big carbon impact
• Don’t let energy vampires suck away your holiday cash
• Growing evidence suggests climate change affects infectious disease transmission
• Switch to LED holiday lights
• Dreaming of an Energy Smart Christmas tree
• Chicago’s Greenheart Shop declares ‘Green Friday’
• Next generation of green cars coming to LA Auto Show
• JC Penney dumps big book, saving money and forests
• Top green cooks transform Thanksgiving dishes into natural wonders
• Organic Gardening’s Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Shallots
• Jackie Newgent’s Earth-Style Sweet Potato-Butter Bean Gravy with Rosemary
• Mark Bittman’s Pearl Coucous Gratin with Pesto and Goat Cheese

• EPA Accepting Applications for Maryland Environmental Education Grants (PA)
• EPA Accepting Applications for Virginia Environmental Education Grants (PA)
• EPA Accepting Applications for West Virginia Environmental Education Grants (PA)
• EPA Accepting Applications for Pennsylvania Environmental Education Grants (PA)
• EPA Accepting Applications for Delaware Environmental Education Grants (PA)
• EPA Accepting Applications for District of Columbia Environmental Education Grants (PA)