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Monday, December 08, 2008

Two "Good News" Canadian Stories on Climate Change

Agency pitches 'telework' to ease Calgary traffic, pollution

Solar-powered house is Ottawa's newest power plant

Thank you CBC for pointing to practical solutions to help combat the coming climate crisis.

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Labels: Calgary, CBC, Good News, Ottawa Citizen, Solar Power, telecommuting, telework, traffic congestion, Transportation Policy

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