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06 May 2009 

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Wind turbines rotate in the breeze in Oklahoma
Rural Americans Bank on Wind Power  Audio Clip Available  Video clip available
In Oklahoma, one of the windiest American states, turbines are getting full spin
A former missile site at the Everglades national park
Former Cold War Era Missile Base Becomes National Park Attraction  Audio Clip Available  Video clip available
Florida site drawing crowds, including former US service members who lived through Cuban Missile Crisis
Carnegie Mellon University Research Programmer Brad Hamner gives computer instructions to an autonomous electric vehicle at Half Crown Hill Orchard
Robots Spread Seeds of Change in Fruit Orchards  Audio Clip Available
Technology readied to partner on farming chores
Bust of Sojourner Truth
Bust of Sojourner Truth, Former Slave, Unveiled at US Capitol  Video clip available
Nineteenth century hero fought against slavery and for women's rights
New Yorker wears mask around neck
Hundreds of Suspected or Confirmed Cases of Swine Flu in New York City  Video clip available
But New Yorkers seem unfazed as spring sprouts sunshine and flowers
Why show an empty field?  Because it's all that remains of what was once a bustling Continental Steel plant site
Fingers Crossed for Chrysler - and Kokomo  Audio Clip Available
Indiana city's fortunes tied to automaker's survival
Steve Lund continues to cook up sweet treats in a sour economy in Park City, Utah
In Park City Utah, Small Confection Business Rides Recession  Video clip available
Homemade fudge, chocolate sweeten bitter economic downturn
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks at press conference on swine flu situation in Beverly Hills, 27 Apr 2009
Schwarzenegger: California is Addressing Swine Flu Threat  Audio Clip Available
Seven of 40 US cases are in California, where governor says health workers are seeking to prevent wider outbreak
The primary presidential aircraft, a Boeing 747 known as Air Force One when the president is aboard, flies low over New York Harbor, followed by an F-16 chase plane, 27 Apr 2009
Presidential Plane Photo Op Scares Some New Yorkers  Audio Clip Available
US presidential 747 and fighter escort flew low over Statute of Liberty in what federal aviation officials later said was an approved photo opportunity
Kate Obyrne, a student at St. Francis Preparatory School in New York City, talks about a classmate who may have contracted swine flu in Mexico last month, 27 April 2009 
New York Officials Urge Calm After Swine Flu Hits School
Infected students exhibit mild case with full recovery expected
In mid-September last year, Hurricane Ike caused massive wind and water damage to the island-city of Galveston, Texas
Galveston Still Struggles after Hurricane Ike  Video clip available
About half of downtown's businesses remain shuttered, some large companies moved jobs to inland locations
It's possible to catch glimpses of nature anywhere - even in Manhattan
New York Advances Green Initiatives Drawing from Lessons Abroad
City is taking cues from countries around world on how to achieve an environmentally friendly future
Rendering of wind farm proposed off of Tillamook County, Oregon
Seattle Company Floats Idea for Floating Wind Farms  Audio Clip Available
Huge windmills on platforms 15 kilometers offshore would generate power for onshore customers
George Asare
Ghanaian Taxi Drivers in New York City Band Together  Audio Clip Available
Association helps recreate a sense of home, make hard job easier
Crowd enjoys festivities at Earth Day celebration in Washington, D.C., 19 Apr 2009
Thousands Attend Earth Day Celebrations
Event organizers say an estimated 100,000 gathered on National Mall in Washington DC to attend event, promoting conservation
Lamb and his students gather outside the greenhouse to discuss landscaping plans
Students Prepare Permaculture Greenhouse for Earth Day  Audio Clip Available
New structure represents three years of work to create natural, sustainable, productive garden
Montgomery County, Maryland newspaper Sentinel
Small US Newspapers Look for Ways to Survive  Video clip available
Community paper near Washington DC thrives while big city dailies struggle
Patient receives medical services at the Community of Hope clinic
US Community Health Clinic Offers Help, Hope to Low-Income Clients  Video clip available
Clients lack health insurance, cannot afford to pay for medical care