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]]> More than 35 Cool Globes promoting  ways to reduce global warming are featured on the grounds of the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, DC. 

Cool Globes, this one promoting recycling, on the grounds of the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, DC Cool Globes, this one promoting wind power, on the grounds of the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, DC

The 5-foot diameter sculpted globes were designed by artists from around the globe to show simple solutions people can do to help combat global warming, and promote sustainability and ecology.

Some of the themes include recycling, energy conservation, water conservation, installing energy efficient light bulbs, or improving automobile gas mileage, increasing.

Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet 
U.S. Botanic Garden     
100 Maryland Avenue, SW – across from the U.S. Capitol IMG_0052
Washington, DC

Dates and Hours – The Conservatory is open daily, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the garden until 7:00 p.m.  Through October 12, 2008.

Admission – FREE. Admission to the conservatory, garden and grounds  is free.

Nearest Metro Subway Station – Federal Center SW – Orange or Blue lines

Parking – Weekday street parking is tough, but is usually easier on weekends, when the government employees aren’t on the Hill. In Capitol Hill residential areas, watch for limited two-hour parking limits.

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