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Environmentalists rejoiced in late August when the Obama administration announced the new fuel economy standards for auto manufacturers. These new standards will increase the average MPG to 54.5 by vehicle model year 2025. According to the White House's statement on the new standards, "In total, the Administration's national program to improve fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions will
As an environmentally conscious person (sometimes a little too conscious), I spend a good amount of time trying to lower my carbon footprint. When I adopted my dog, I was a bit disappointed in most of the supplies given to me by the rescue organization. There were toys made from synthetic materials, dog food and treats full of meat byproduct and filler, shampoos full of chemicals, and a dog bed
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