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 | NEWS THIS WEEK |
 | Endangered Salmon: Priceless
Last week, the federal government announced it had come to terms with four Indian tribes, agreeing to pay some $900 million to spur the recovery of endangered wild salmon runs across the Pacific Northwest.
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 | Selling Off the Parks
The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) reported that 1.8 million acres of private land within 55 existing U.S. national parks-so-called "in-holdings"-are on the National Park Service’s "wish list."
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| | Reporting by Roddy Scheer
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| THIS WEEK'S COMMENTARY |
 | COMMENTARY: Fighting Words
A Connecticut sister and brother launch ZeroOout, a fashion-forward anti-global warming campaign
During the school week, Sam Allen will sometimes skip his classes at Connecticut’s Weston High School and walk to the elementary or middle school down the street. One morning in February, he made his way into Weston Elementary School struggling with a green bag and six poster boards all while listening to music on his iPhone and answering calls. When he reached the second floor, he introduced himself to a class of fourth-graders and proceeded to tell them how they can help to save the planet. By Natalie Rios
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| IN THE CURRENT ISSUE OF E |
| GREEN LIVING |
 | Before They're Ready
Toxins and TV Could Be Leading Kids To Early Puberty
The age of puberty is falling, and researchers are looking at more sedentary lifestyles and more exposure to toxins, to understand why. By Erin Barnes
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| CURRENTS |
 | Curing Congestion
Variable Toll Pricing Gets Cars off the Road
As cities like London and Stockholm have shown, congestion pricing works-but New Yorkers are putting up a fierce fight to Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s congestion pricing plan. By Jessica A. Knoblauch
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| EARTHTALK |
 | Week of 4/13/2008
Dear EarthTalk: It is true that the carcasses of whales that wash up on shore are considered dangerous to humans because of the amount of toxins and chemicals in their blubber?
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve found environmentally friendly shoes for myself, but have had trouble finding similar shoes for my kids. Are they out there?
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