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Boston Ranked as Most Energy-Efficient U.S. City

UNITED STATES According to a new ranking by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, many of the nation’s cities are instituting a variety of energy-saving measures, and Boston tops the list. (National Geographic News) Be the mayor of your own city in our “Plan it Green” game, and see if you can match Boston for energy efficiency. Discussion Ideas The American Council for an … Continue reading Boston Ranked as Most Energy-Efficient U.S. City

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Lights Out! Earth Hour 2008

At 8pm tomorrow night (Saturday, March 29) businesses, individuals, and cities around the world will turn out the lights in recognition of the international Earth Hour. Pioneered by the World Wildlife Fund in 2007 as a local initiative in Sydney, Australia, in its second year Earth Hour has evolved into an international effort to promote energy conservation, combat global warming, and demonstrate solidarity for the … Continue reading Lights Out! Earth Hour 2008

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