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Wind and Solar Entrepreneurs Arrange a Sales Call on the Vermont Legislature Starring Helen Caldicott
theenergycollective.com - 4/10/2009
Wind and Solar Entrepreneurs Arrange a Sales Call on the Vermont Legislature Starring Helen Caldicott
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Yesterday, the Vermont Legislature warmly received a non-nuclear energy salesperson and allowed her to continue her traditional tactic of emotionally telling negative stories about the competition. I know, that is a purposely provocative way to describe the event, but that is certainly one ...
6 Eco-Friendly Umbrellas For Taking Cover During April Showers
treehugger.com - 4/15/2009
6 Eco-Friendly Umbrellas For Taking Cover During April Showers
— treehugger.com — Photo credit: Getty Images 'Tis the season for rain. Make that a lot of rain. Forget embossed faux leather satchels or oversized cocktail rings , the must-have accessory of the season is the humble umbrella. When dodging for cover isn't an ... (more) 6 Eco-Friendly Umbrellas For Taking Cover During April ...

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commondreams.org - 4/7/2009
HRC Applauds Vermont Legislature’s Historic Vote Recognizing Marriage Equality
— commondreams.org — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2009 Human Rights Campaign The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, applauded the Vermont legislature for voting today to recognize marriage for lesbian and gay couples. The state ... (more) HRC Applauds Vermont Legislature’s Historic Vote ...

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wwwp.dailyclimate.org - 4/8/2009
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— wwwp.dailyclimate.org — Daily Climate: All farming depends on the weather, but few foods are more dependent on a specific climate than maple syrup. After all, for the sugar maple's sap to run at all requires cooperative weather -- freezing nights followed by warmer days. But ... (more) All tapped out

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