The current Consumer Reports magazine compares the 5-year cost of various hybrid and non-hybrid car models. Winners depend on the price difference, tax breaks, the cost and mileage per gallon of fuel, and an intangible green factor. The Toyota Prius scores well, the Lexus RX hybrid doesn’t. GR

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Architecture & Climate Change
Architecture in recent years has been trying to combat the negative effects of construction on the atmosphere by leaning towards using more sustainable building and construction materials. Building high performance houses are one way that architects have been creating new buildings to reduce the energy used which is