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LA Turns to Renewable Energy Sources
July 3, 2009 | Reuters

Los Angeles is turning its attention to renewable energy resources, while also making an effort to reduce their usage of coal. This may cause an increase in peoples’ electricity bills; however, there are benefits to this change as well.


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