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Outside April 2007	To the Victor Peter Diamandis will pay you to save the planet.
Outside April 2007 Megan Michelson	Swell Power The next wave of clean energy will be breaking near you
Outside April 2007 Joe Lindsey	Where Do You Get Offset? Carbon offsets are reductions in one place that cancel out emissions in another. But are you sure your offset retailer is selling a legitimate product? Are you using offsetting as a license for indulgence. Take our free self-audit.
HBS Working Knowledge April 6, 2007 Jim Heskett	Will Market Forces Stop Global Warming? A lot of money will be made or lost for a long time on the effort to combat global warming. But does the free market have the patience for investments that may not pay out for many years?
InternetNews April 5, 2007 Nicholas Carlson	Google Not Interested In Censorship Standards Google's board of directors recommended shareholders vote against a proposal by New York City's Comptroller that would require the company to follow a set of standards "to help protect freedom of access to the Internet."
Food Processing April 2007 David Feder	Well Noted: Judging Health Food by Its Cover Making a case for more aggressive pursuit of sustainable packaging now that bioplastics have caught up to demand.
HBS Working Knowledge April 4, 2007 Garry Emmons	The Business of Global Poverty What role should business play as the world confronts what may be the most explosive socioeconomic challenge of the new century?
Geotimes April 2007 Peter Rogers	Drinking Water for All: A 21st Century Challenge Across Africa and much of the developing world, water is a precious commodity. Providing safe potable water supplies is a nonstop challenge, and will only become more of a challenge as the climate changes.
Geotimes April 2007 Semans & de Fontaine	Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace: The Business World Looks at Climate Change Increasing momentum at the state and federal levels, along with the business community, is proof that we are now in the design phase for climate change legislation, and companies clearly expect regulations soon.
Geotimes April 2007 Sally Adee	IAEA Updates Radiation Warning Symbol The International Atomic Energy Agency unveiled its new design of the international symbol for radiation. Dozens of accidental exposures to radiation motivated this change.
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