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10 November 2009

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Bill McKibben is the guiding force behind 350.org

Best-Selling Environmental Writer Turns Words into Action on Climate Change Audio Clip Available

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Bill McKibben, guiding force behind International Day of Climate Action, promotes global grassroots campaign to reduce CO2 emissions

EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson announces a presidential order to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay, creating "a tougher era in federal leadership"

US Environmental Protection Agency Policy Maker Charts New Course Audio Clip Available

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Beverly Wright says she realized early on the severity of environmental injustice

Beverly Wright Tackles Environmental Racism Audio Clip Available

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Thomas Smith was honored by the Heinz Awards for his advocacy for renewable energy and energy efficiency to reduce global warming

Texas Energy Advocate Thomas Smith Cleans Up the Air Audio Clip Available

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Dukker in a classroom powered by the latest company he founded, NComputing

Stephen Dukker: A Life on the Front Lines of the Personal Computer Revolution Audio Clip Available

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