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The Cost of Climate Change
What We'll Pay if Global Warming Continues Unchecked
Reducing U.S. emissions may not come cheaply, but the cost of failing to act will be much greater. New research shows that if present trends continue, the total cost of global warming will be as high as 3.6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).

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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		  
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