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Article: First Carbon Neutral Zone Created in the United States.
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- PR Newswire
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- November 14, 2008
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ATLANTA, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Climate change is one of the most daunting challenges of the 21st century, but the recent growth and popularity of American eco-consciousness has created a new sense of urgency to address this problem. Today the green movement took a significant step forward as the first "Carbon Neutral Zone" in the United States was announced in Atlanta. By purchasing carbon offsets, an entire retail community known as The Corner-Virginia Highland, effectively offset its residual greenhouse gas emissions using an innovative collective approach that will set the standard for American companies looking to adopt sustainable business practices and reduce ...