In Texas, Climate Creeping onto Agenda

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Sun, 11/25/2007 - 7:00pm

Texas is the nation's largest energy hog because it has a lot of industry, a lot of people, a lot of air conditioning, a lot of miles and a lot of big cars.

But in a state where many think bigger is better, there are a few signs that attitudes toward consumption are changing.

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