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    <title><![CDATA[Discussion on Walgreens plans first net-zero retail store in U.S. ]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Good Mix]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-13833-95446]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[Nice to see that it's using all different sorts of renewable energy rather than just one. I remember that during Hurricane Irene, a WholeFoods store powered by a fuel cell was the only store in the area with lights still on. I'm sure they didn't recoup the cost of the fuel cell, but it goes to show that renewable and clean energy can protect parishable inventory and provide critical off-grid backup during emergencies.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[2ndGreenRevolution.com]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:11:59 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Wal-GREENS...not Wal-MART]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[There seems to be confusion about the company involved.  Wal-GREENS is a corner pharmacy / retail store.  However, like Wal-MART they are a for-profit organization...they are NOT doing this to save the environment, but to improve their bottom-line.  Solar technology is improving EXPONENTIALLY and should be ready to compete with fossil fuels by 2015...Walgreens has thousands of locations around the country, and is simply getting ready for what I call the GREAT TRANSITION. Here is a detailed description of what I think is coming our way:  http://roadtoabundance.wordpress.com/2013/03/04/predictions-from-2013-energy-and-manufacturing-walter-i-baltzley/]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[wbaltzley]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:37:47 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Walmart &amp; LEED bldgs]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Good, Walmart has already been doing well for energy reductions, and note that LEED doesn't care about the building's exterior effect on the environment, so the reflective parking lots testify to Walmart getting the problem of heat islands and aggravation of global warming by dark roofs, pavement, etc.  Planting more trees would be even better.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[DrAlexC]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:49:46 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Capitalism]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A non-profit? You are kidding me.All the best products and services at the lowest cost come from for-profit organizations.Check the items on your credit card statement and you will see.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Banyon]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:34:35 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Now if they would make it a non-profit...]]></title>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cabo Wabo Addict]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:56:32 -0800</pubDate>
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