The Environment After Sept. 11th
13 October 2001 - 4:00am
Will the political repercussions of the Sept. 11th attacks help the environment?
"The political reshuffling in the U.S. could help the environment...meanwhile an unconventional coalition of environmentalists, transit unions, public transportation agencies, and others is close to convincing Congress to invest billions in new spending for Amtrak and high-speed rail lines to improve the efficiency of the nation's transportation system, reduce energy consumption, and relieve congestion."
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Diamond in the Rubble
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Grist Magazine, October 11, 2001
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