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09-23-2023
Going green: Which U.S. states are the least environmentally friendly?
A new comprehensive assessment led by Portland Real Estate has recently revealed how states fare on their green initiatives.  The analysis considered various components such as emission types and amounts, accessibility to nature for residents, air and water quality, use of green transportation options, fossil fuel production, and overall energy usage.  Based on these parameters, an environmental impact score was derived for each state. Here are the top 10 least environmentally friendly states: 1. Mississippi (33.7/100)  Mississippi struggles most with its green initiatives, securing the lowest spot....
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08-31-2016
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08-31-2016
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08-31-2016
New water conservation plan in California
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08-31-2016
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08-31-2016
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08-31-2016
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08-31-2016
Computer app whets children's appetites for eco-friendly meals
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08-31-2016
Texas water plan: More toilet-to-tap
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08-31-2016
Carbon dioxide levels reach record level in April 2016
Carbon dioxide levels reach record level in April 2016. The...
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