Reducing a Carbon Footprint In Everyday Life
Environmental groups say individuals can lower their carbon footprint through changes in daily habits. SafeClimate explains emissions are measured in carbon dioxide units and many personal actions contribute to warming and climate change.
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Jodie Garcia
Herald
SafeClimate
World
Reducing Your Home Footprint and Travel Habits
A guidance piece outlines lowering energy use at home by cleaning air filters, annually tuning heating and cooling equipment, and conserving water. It also recommends reducing waste, repairing leaks, driving efficiently, using public transit, carpooling, walking or biking, and choosing fuel efficient vehicles to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Economy tops voters worries in AP Yahoo poll
The AP Yahoo News poll finds 67 percent view the economy as extremely important, up from 46 percent in November, with gasoline prices at 59 percent and the Iraq war at 48 percent. Voters say taxes, gas, and food costs fuel concern, but no candidate yet gains an edge.
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Alan Fram
Trevor Tompson
Associated Press
Washington
Iraq
Yahoo News
Grim farm bill outlook amid high prices and tight budget
Analysis notes a difficult year for farm legislation as crop prices stay elevated, President Bush criticizes the farm program, and Congress faces budget limits, rural votes, and election pressures including unemployment and foreclosures.
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Mary Clare Jalonick
Associated Press
Washington
Bush
America
Congress
Tom Buis
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Gettin uncorked at Ottawa Main Street Uncorked event
Smoky Hills Vineyards and Winery owner Jennings pours for Lynnett Burroughs at Carnegie Cultural Center. Eleven Kansas wineries microbreweries and caterers offered samples. Proceeds aided Ottawa Main Street Association.
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Yen Jennings
Smoky Hills
Salind
Lynnett Burroughs
Williamsburg
Ottawa Main Street
Carnegie Cultural Center
S. Main St
Ottawa
Kansas
Ottawa Main Street Association
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