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40% power reduction puts LED backlit TVs at the forefront of green technology. More on LED TVs.

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One seaweed farm may produce enough biofuel to supply 30% of Japan's fuel consumption. More on Seaweed farms.

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Arctic Ice Photos

Arctic ice and glacier photos were released last week by the Obama Administration. More on Arctic Ice.

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Endangered!

Not only are animals threat- ened with extinction, but also cities and islands. More on Endangered.

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Bleak Realities

Millions face difficult times in the countries most affected by global warming. More on Bleak Realities.

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Sep112009

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"We can't make multibillion-dollar decisions based on the hypothetical."
Rohit Aggarwala, NYC Dir. Long Term Sustainability

NYC may be affected by polar melt

by Deb Powers

In the Wall St. Journal, on a subject related to renewable energy - computer models predict that NYC's low-level financial districts, ports, subways and other infrastructure could be hit harder than expected by coastal flooding due to ice cap melts. NYC offices are discussing whether the city should have a system of bulwarks or dikes to protect the low-lying areas. Of special note: a great reading list for anyone interested in rising sea levels and polar melting.
Read more: New York Prepares for Era of High Seas