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Putting America on the Path to Solving Global Warming
U.S. technology and innovation can cool the climate and fuel new economic opportunities. NRDC outlines six energy-sector opportunities that can help America reduce global warming pollution 80 percent by 2050.

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Legislation to Control Global Warming Pollution
The Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act is a strong start.

The High Costs of Liquid Coal
Better, cleaner options exist to reduce America's dependence on oil. [pdf]

Oil Shale is Not the Answer
This untested technology would have serious impacts. [pdf]

Sneezing and Wheezing
How global warming could increase allergies, air pollution and asthma.


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  Groundwater Mining on Black Mesa   Trash Landings  
  Vernon Masayevsa Our immediate objective is to put a stop to mine-related use of our drinking water.
Vernon Masayevsa, Black Mesa Trust
  Airplane The U.S. airline industry discards enough aluminum cans each year to build 58 Boeing 747 airplanes.
Allen Hershkowitz, director of NRDC's solid waste project
 
  » Read Drawdown: An Update on Groundwater Mining on Black Mesa   » Read the Trash Landings report  


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