Environment

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Greenpeace activists on Sunday, May 29, 2011, attached an arctic survival pod to the Leiv Eiriksson oil rig off Greenland's coast. The three activists have enough food and water to stay in the pod for 10 days. (AP Photo/Greenpeace, Steve Morgan)

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Greenpeace activists secure an arctic survival pod on the underside of the Leiv Eiriksson oil rig off Greenland's coast on Sunday, May 29, 2011, in an attempt to stop a Scottish oil company from starting deepwater drilling in the arctic waters. (AP Photo/Greenpeace, Steve Morgan)

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addresses the media Thursday, May 26, 2011, in Trenton, N.J., as he announces that New Jersey will withdraw from a 10-state regional greenhouse gas reduction program by the end of the year, saying the program is ineffective at combating global warming. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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Sen. Tom Coburn, Oklahoma Republican, says he has documented proof of $3 billion worth of waste and mismanagement by the National Science Foundation. The 73-page report to taxpayers by researchers is annotated with more than 350 footnotes. (Associated Press)

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Sony Corp., Japan's largest exporter of consumer electronics, has felt the effects of the recent earthquake and tsunami. The company reported a $3.2 billion loss for the year that ended March 31 the company's biggest net loss in 16 years. (Associated Press)

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announces Thursday that New Jersey will withdraw from a 10-state regional greenhouse gas reduction program, saying it has "no discernible or measurable impact upon our environment." (Associated Press)

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The Sycamore model features a center-island kitchen that opens to a breakfast area and a family room. The kitchen and breakfast area have hardwood flooring.

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This undated image courtesy of Jamiedurie.com shows an outdoor space designed by HGTV's Jamie Durie, host of "The Outdoor Room with Jamie Durie," using solar lighting. Whether on a small terrace or in a sweeping landscape, lighting creates a welcoming and often dramatic atmosphere. (AP Photo/Jamiedurie.com )

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This product image courtesy of Plow and Hearth shows Light Bulb Solar Lights. Whether on a small terrace or in a sweeping landscape, lighting creates a welcoming and often dramatic atmosphere. (AP Photo/Plow and Hearth, Andy Franck)

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This product image courtesy of My Solar Shop shows solar stepping stones lighting a pathway. Whether on a small terrace or in a sweeping landscape, lighting creates a welcoming and often dramatic atmosphere. (AP Photo/My Solar Shop)

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This undated image courtesy of Jamiedurie.com shows an outdoor space designed by HGTV's Jamie Durie, host of "The Outdoor Room with Jamie Durie," using solar lighting. Whether on a small terrace or in a sweeping landscape, lighting creates a welcoming and often dramatic atmosphere. (AP Photo/Jamiedurie.com )