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That is ridiculous to say that commuters negate the economic and conservation benefits of owning a green home. So there's no bio-fueled buses, or electric trains or even bicycles that someone environmentally conscious person would opt to use instead. This study is missing a great deal of critical data to make it even remotely trustworthy.

http://www.homes-by-vanderbuilt.com/

Homes By Vanderbuilt of NC 11:36AM December 14, 2011

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