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Saving energy.(News)
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Cape Times (South Africa)
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April 17, 2007
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2007 Independent News & Media PLC. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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The writing is on the wall. Many exotic and costly solutions have been proposed, ranging from creating a sunshield in space to seeding some parts of ocean with iron to correct nutrient imbalances. These may be or may not be feasible. But we can do our bit right now by saving energy and water.
Every new home, by law, should have a solar heater. Everyone who installs a solar heater in an existing home should get tax or rates rebates. New office blocks and shopping complexes should be so designed ...
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