Rep. Faleomavaega says e-waste is mishandled

Rep. Eni Faleomavaega explains the problems from beginning to end regarding the export of e-waste. (0:45)
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Globe focusses on Beijing's shortfalls

Elizabeth Economy, who recently co-wrote an article on the 2008 Beijing Olympics for the Foreign Affairs Journal, says that the Games were meant to be China's chance to come out to the world, but has now been transformed due to its serious shortfalls that have drawn criticism from around the world. These shortcomings include environmental concerns, internet access and broadening of human rights (1:06).
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Light rail systems create as much pollution as SUVs

Randal O'Toole of the Cato Institute says that rail transit is not a good way of relieving greenhouse gas emissions, and that most light rail lines in the U.S. use as much energy or more as the average SUV and as much carbon monoxide as the average automobile. (0:23)
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