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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

Green Car Congress

Even on land, getting oil from tar sands depletes water and other resources and doubles oil’s carbon footprint. We’re about to enact the “Home Star” and “Building Star” programs—putting people to work on “Cash for Caulkers” retrofits that will make buildings more comfortable and cut owners’ fuel costs. More about that in a moment.

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