The New York Times reports that New York Mayor Bloomberg has shelved part of his effort to improve the energy efficiency of buildings in New York by requiring owners both to conduct energy audits and to pay for the installation of retrofits. Oweners objected; they couldn’t comply in today’s bad economy.

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What Can Students Do to Help Slow, Stop or Solve Climate Change?
The issue of climate change is one of the most significant challenges of our time. It has far-reaching implications for the planet’s ecosystems, economies, and societies. As the generation responsible for the outcome of today’s environmental decisions, students have a unique responsibility to actively engage in the fight