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August 17, 2009  
 
 
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NATIONAL NEWS
Habitat for Humanity, Home Depot Foundation Expand Sustainable Living Program
(Atlanta, GA)- More than 120 Habitat affiliates in 45 states have been selected to participate in the first year of the rollout, which will begin later this month. The $30 million green building program will provide funding and resources over five years to help participants build five thousand homes that meet either Energy Star or a nationally recognized green building standard.

 

   
 


LOCAL STORY
Greensboro City Council debates the value of trees
(Greensboro, NC)- With the City Council debating a requirement that new homes come with one tree each, the value of a tree isn't just a philosophical question, and the answer could determine whether the future Greensboro becomes a little bit greener.

 
     
 
   
 
 

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