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Fewer showers to help prevent global warming?

The results of a URI experiment showed that students won't shorten the length of hot showers to help global warming. The results of a URI experiment showed that students won't shorten the length of hot showers to help global warming. (The Boston Globe/File 2008)
April 20, 2009

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A social science experiment at the University of Rhode Island has had an unanticipated result: Students won't shorten the length of hot showers to help global warming - but they will shower less often. (Full article: 349 words)

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