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A Consumer Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Abstract: This site is set up by the Department of Energy for consumers to provide information about saving energy. The site has a wide variety of energy saving ideas that are well organized and helpful. Source: Department of Energy URL: http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/planning-home-renewable-energy-systems
Preventing Pollution Problems from Lawn and Garden Fertilizers Abstract: In an effort to reduce phosphorus runoff to surface waters, the Minnesota state legislature passed laws in 2002 and 2004 that restrict phosphorus fertilizer use on lawns. Details of the law are described on this website. Source: University of Minnesota URL: http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/DG2923.html
Pumped Up about Cleaner Fuel Abstract: This article discusses the possilbities of bringing bio-disel, which is widely used commercially, into the consumer market. Source: Seattle Post URL: http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Pumped-up-about-cleaner-fuel-1166736.php
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