Alaska
Jun 3 2009, Priyanka Khanghta

Apparently, we still need to evolve as far as harnessing energy from geothermal technology is concerned. Geothermal plants have been out there for a long time; some were successful and some projects were closed down due to higher costs, leakage...

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Alaska Dept. of Health and Social Service employees monitor news channels for updates on the swine flu pandemic at the state’s emergency operation center in Anchorage, Alaska Tuesday, April 28, 2009, as they coordinate with health care and community...