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NEWS THIS WEEK
Obama Overturns Lame-duck Leases
In a major move to protect public lands, Obama’s Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced last week that his agency was cancelling 77 contentious oil and gas drilling leases across 130,000 acres of remote Utah canyon country.
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Google Earth Adds Oceans
In an effort that environmentalists hope will spur interest around the world in saving marine ecosystems, Google has released a new version of its free Earth software (5.0) with greatly expanded coverage of the world’s oceans.
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 Reporting by Roddy Scheer
THIS WEEK'S COMMENTARY
COMMENTARY: Frozen Food
Eating Locally—and Vegan—In the Wintry Northeast
Frozen food: Believe it or not, it’s possible to eat locally—and vegan—in the wintery Northeast. By Alexandra Gross
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IN THE CURRENT ISSUE OF E
FEATURES
A Cleaner Carnival
New Orleans is working towards a less-messy Mardi Gras. By Kim J. Harris
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TOOLS
Resources for Eco-Awareness and Action
Funny green tees; eco-friendly sweets for your sweetie; bath products that preserve the rainforest (really!); the second and more fashionable life of the inner tube; ties to get you talking; and kid-powered toys. In the book aisle, find your green path, ride along with the whale warriors, raise water consciousness, start a green Bible study and meet business people who have gone from corporation to conservation.
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EARTHTALK
Week of 2/08/2009
Dear EarthTalk: What is “microfinance” and how does it help poor countries and preserve the environment?

Dear EarthTalk: What is the so-called “smart grid” I've been hearing about, and how can it save energy and money?

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