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NEWS THIS WEEK
Bloomberg’s Own Windy City
What’s next on NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s march to green Gotham? Wind power, of course.
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EPA Loses, Environment Wins
Last week, a U.S. federal appeals court struck down an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that exempted large factories and major power plants from accurately measuring their toxic emissions.
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 Reporting by Roddy Scheer
THIS WEEK'S COMMENTARY
COMMENTARY: Wild Horses
The BLM’s deadly plan for America’s wild mustangs
The image of the American west has always been one of scenic grasslands and deserts, complete with wild, free-roaming mustangs. Mustangs were seen as poetry in motion—the embodiment of untamed spirit. Now, they’re considered a costly nuisance. By Jennifer Santisi
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Waves of Change
Ireland is launching several wave power projects. By Jessica Rae Patton
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FEATURES
Think Before You Eat
The Widespread Effects of Factory-Farmed Meat
Most Americans consume 200 pounds of meat a year without considering the environmental or health impacts. By Brian Colleran
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EARTHTALK
Week of 08/24/2008
Dear EarthTalk: Everyone knows we should recycle metal, glass and plastic cans and bottles, but what about all the lids, tops and caps? I see people recycling plastic bottles, for example, with their caps on, but I've always been told to thrown them out. Is that wrong?

Dear EarthTalk: I am considering solar panels for my roof to provide heat for my hot water and possibly to do more than that. Are there some kinds of solar panels that are better than others? How do I find a knowledgeable installer?

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