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April 12, 2010  
 
 
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NATIONAL NEWS
Allergy-Free New York
(San Luis Obispo, CA)- As certain trees burst into bloom in spring, their pollen wafts through the air. Millions of people with allergies pay the price, in sneezing, wheezing, coughing, drowsiness and itchy, watery eyes. They needn't suffer so much. Cities could reduce the misery by planting street trees that produce very little pollen or none at all.

 

   
 


LOCAL STORY
Nick Jr. star Wubbzy helps Lompoc kids go green
(Lompoc, CA)- Hundreds of families in Lompoc got a lesson in going green from a Nick Jr. television star. Wubbzy made stops in Ryon Park and Thomspon Park in Lompoc on Thursday. He joined parents and kids of all ages as they planted trees. The event also included a screening of the new DVD "Wubbzy Goes Green!"

 
     

GREEN JOBS
SE District Forester
(Iowa, KS)- The Kansas Forest Service is hiring for someone to provide professional forestry services to private landowners, insect and disease diagnosis and control recommendations, and forest resources through media, workshops, field days and special events.

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