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Posted Wed Apr 22 2009: from McClatchy Newspapers: Earth in the balance http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1240431741 ...the overall condition of the planet has worsened since 1970, as its human population has nearly doubled to 6.8 billion. Natural resources like fresh water and tropical forests are dwindling, and it's becoming more difficult to hide our waste, much of which is plastic and will be around long after our children -- and theirs -- have lived through future Earth Days. But after nearly 40 years, saving the Earth is finally at or near the forefront of American politics, pushed there by growing awareness of global climate change and a national energy policy that leans too heavily on imported oil and other limited fossil fuels.... [Read more stories about: climate impacts, global warming, carbon emissions, overpopulation] New!: Your Quips: Frank says: "Thanks a lot, ApocaDocs, for ruining my Earth Day. I was thinking that my organic t-shirt was sufficient." Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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