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Newsweek: And Justice For All
October 23rd, 2008 7:36 AM
By Daniel Stone | NEWSWEEK
Published Oct 21, 2008

An environmental expert talks about the challenges of helping disadvantaged communities deal with pollution and climate change at a local level.

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MSNBC: Transform your home into a green retreat
October 25th, 2008 5:11 PM

All it takes is a little know-how and a few visits to the hardware store

By Marisa Belger
TODAYShow.com contributor
updated 2:49 p.m. CT, Thurs., Oct. 2, 2008
 
Compact fluorescent light bulbs, FSC-certified wood, low VOC paint —understanding the language of greening the home can require the services of an eco-translator. But the lingo is just the beginning. Picking and choosing what aspects of my home will receive a green upgrade is another challenge.
 
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MSN: Cut your heating bills this winter by 30%
October 25th, 2008 5:09 PM

Properly insulating a house can cut your bills in the long run. In the short run, it's expensive, so weigh your options and your budget before proceeding.

By MP Dunleavey

The seasonal chill is already biting where I live, and I'm having visions of dollar bills trickling out through the broken seals of my vinyl-pane windows.

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MSN Auto: Is That ‘New Car Smell’ Harming You?
October 23rd, 2008 7:41 AM

A list of dangerous toxins might be along for the ride.

By Jacob Gordon of TreeHugger
 
Health officials are alarmed to report an epidemic of glue-sniffing by drivers nationwide. They have been sighted at intersections, on interstates and in their own driveways inhaling a cocktail of chemicals suspected of causing cancer, birth defects, liver damage, and learning disorders.
 
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