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As more companies enter the green era, it's a good idea to pay attention to their messages. Southwest Airlines just announced that it will present a "green plane" at its annual media day. What does "green plane" mean to the air carrier? The company is incorporating environmentally friendly products and materials into a Boeing 737-700, which will result in reduced weight and waste. The new products will subtract roughly five pounds from each of its 149 seats, amounting to 745 pounds per flight. Making the plane lighter will save on fuel use and thus cut down on greenhouse gas emissions. Huh? Based on the plane's maximum takeoff weight of 154,500 pounds, this amounts to a .05 percent emissions reduction.

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One of the noblest things that any citizen can do is serve in our country's military. The only way to get in is to volunteer, and too often this debt is not repaid. The deplorable situation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, uncovered a few years ago, is just one of many examples.

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There is a new development in the burning of coal and the reduction of greenhouse emissions. Recently a pilot project conducted in Pleasant Prarie, Wisconsin tested an advanced chilled ammonia process to see how much carbon dioxide(CO2) could be captured from a coal-fueled plant. The test showed that more than 90 percent of CO2 was indeed captured according to published reports. The test was conducted by We Energies, Alstom, and The Electric Power Research Institute.

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This week Nissan North America announced that it will begin taking reservations for its zero-emission electric automobile, LEAF, this coming spring. This is based on strong initial demand, with over 22,000 people contacting the company about the car since it was unveiled in August. A fully charged LEAF can travel up 100 miles at a top speed of 90 miles per hour. It seats 5 and has 5 doors. Most importantly, it does not have a gas engine and has zero tailpipe emissions.

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