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Pollution Unchecked: A Case Study of Greene County, Pennsylvania
Report
Southwestern Pennsylvania's Greene County suffers from serious air and water pollution, and cancer rates in this predominantly low-income Appalachian community are substantially higher than state and national averages. This December 2004 report details the results of NRDC's investigation into the county's pollution problems, and finds that despite the obvious health risks county residents face, state and federal officials have repeatedly allowed inadequate monitoring of air and water pollution and have made no significant effort to collect data on possible health effects linked to pollution in Greene County.

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Greening the Games
Professional sports team up with NRDC to reduce their environmental impact

Overview
Some of the biggest names -- and biggest games -- in professional sports are making an effort to be more environmentally conscious with advice and guidance from NRDC.
Jobs that Build a Better Future
Clean energy investments will create millions of manufacturing jobs and whole new industries

Overview
Investing in clean energy can help heal the environment and boost the American economy.
Picturing Smart Growth
Visions for Sustainable Communities Across America

Guide

Cities and towns across the country are embracing smart growth as a better solution to meet the needs of their growing populations. Smart growth principles accommodate growth and development while saving open space, revitalizing neighborhoods and helping cool the planet. See visions created through photo-editing software for how 70 communities across the country could apply smart growth principles and improve their streets and neighborhoods.

The NRDC Greening Advisor
Guide
The NRDC Greening Advisor can help any business or organization to reduce the environmental impacts of its operations and events.

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