For its small population, Alaska is one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases. This week Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out why.
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Why? Tell Me Why!: Alaska Greenhouse Gas Emissions
For its small population, Alaska is one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases. This week Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out why.
Added: Mar 19, 2008
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