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Golden State regulators have found a new toy. The California Energy Commission has just approved a measure to force television manufacturers to produce new models by 2013 that cut energy consumption by 50%. According to the commission, total household energy consumption from television sets has climbed to 10% up from 3-4% in the 1990s. There are a couple of reasons for this growth, including the new generation of flat screen sets as well as similar regulations for other household appliances, which has reduced their comparative energy use.

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The Urban Land Institute (ULI), is an organization of community builders and members who develop and redevelop neighborhoods, business districts, and communities across the U.S. and around the world. Comprised of thousands of property owners, investors, architects, lawyers, planners, contractors, professors, and others allied to the industry, the ULI convenes each November for its annual fall meeting. This year, San Francisco was the host city. Over 6,000 people attended, in spite of difficult market conditions.

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It appears that addressing the airline industry's approach to green causes a lot of blowback. For example, I was asked to stop "getting high by sucking the tailpipe of your Prius" for having the temerity to be underwhelmed by Southwest Airlines' new green initiatives. I did say that any start is good, but SA needs to go further to really make an impact. In a nod to impartiality, here is an green airline story that is truly making an impact.

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