Hybrids are becoming more popular as a smart environmental choice, but the truth is, they don't deliver nearly the fuel economy they promise.

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Two dozen trade unions, environmental groups, pro-choice organisations and other usual suspects have banded together in an effort called America Votes.

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That environmental sensitivity extends to the choice of site.

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Republican politicians outside Nebraska are framing the decision as a simple choice between job creation and mindless environmental regulation.

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But for hybrid owners who demonstrate exuberant efforts to find more energy efficiency, "we really appreciate the fact that the Prius is the vehicle of choice, " said Jana Hartline, environmental communications manager for Toyota.

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When summarizing all of economical and environmental advantages related to LED lighting, it seems like a rational choice to switch over immediately to LED lights.

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And a careful choice of transport providers and hotels can also ensure travel spend has socio-economic or environmental benefits.

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