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Lawns May Contribute to Global Warming
Lush green lawns may not be as good for the environment as you might think.
A new study suggests that, in certain parts of the country, total emissions would actually be lower if there weren’t any lawns.
Previous studies have demonstrated that lawns comprised of turfgrass can potentially function as carbon sinks [...]

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Congressional Republicans are trying to convince consumers that the White House and Democratic lawmakers will raise their taxes every time people flick on a light switch.
They’re gaining some political traction as Washington struggles to craft legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, one of the Obama administration’s top 2009 priorities.
Republicans’ main attack is a claim that [...]

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As reported by the British Telegraph Monday (emphasis added throughout):
Women must stop admiring men who drive sports cars if they want to join the fight against global warming, the Government’s chief scientist has urged.
Professor Sir David King said governments could only do so much to control greenhouse gas emissions and it was time for a [...]

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Two studies show clearing land for biofuel production will do more harm than it would prevent.
Two scientific studies have suggested clearing land to produce biofuel ingredients will actually contribute more to “global warming” than simply sticking with fossil fuels. The shocking part is that someone in the media actually reported it!
The findings “could force policymakers [...]

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