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Trash, Pollution, Global Warming, and Yes, More Dirty Sand

Trash, Pollution, Global Warming, and Yes, More Dirty Sand

Allen Hershkowitz appeared on NBC Nightly News to talk about the benefits of recycling… On Chicago Public Radio Ann Alexander discusses NRDC’s opposition to BP’s sub-par air quality permit… Julia Bovey encourages the federal government to move forward with buying efficient vehicles and building materials in a Washington Post article on John McCain’s pledge to green Washington… Liz Barratt-Brown talks about the risks global warming may pose to the aviation industry in Wired Karen Wayland is profiled alongside two other leading female environmental leaders in BeE Magazine… Calgary’s Mayor invites American Mayors to see the tar sands in person and Susan Casey-Lefkowitz responds with delight in the Calgary Herald; as Susan points out, contrary to the Canadian expectations, “We've found when people see the tarsands, they are pretty horrified by the extent of the destruction” and the inadequate environmental protections.

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