Dilemma Over Real or Artificial Christmas Trees
Environmentalists weigh the annual choice between reusable plastic and recyclable real trees. Real trees are renewable and biodegradable, while fake trees rely on petroleum byproducts and metal. The debate includes living potted trees and tree recycling via mulch and soil conditioning.
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Missing 5 year old feared dead after Fort Benjamin Harrison blast
A natural gas explosion at Fort Benjamin Harrison injured 17 residents and rescuers in a four family housing unit. A 5 year old girl remains missing and feared dead in the rubble as firefighters search amid injuries and chaos. Authorities say they cannot confirm any other burials.
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Gasoline prices decline despite new federal tax
An industry analyst reports gasoline prices have barely risen in three weeks despite a nickel-a-gallon federal tax. The national survey by Trilby Lundberg shows the average price at $1.4606 per gallon on December 7, up only .08 cents from November 16 across 13,600 stations.
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Oil price stability cited amid tax and Gulf tension
Lundberg on Sunday said prices did not rise despite a 5 cent tax from Dec 1. She noted crude oil prices softened for weeks, allowing gas suppliers to pass through lower crude costs. She cited easing Gulf war fears, reports of higher oil supply, and weaker demand for gasoline.
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