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Is there a level at which Albemarle County should stop growing? That’s the assertion of Advocates for a Sustainable Albemarle Population (ASAP), a group that is studying how many people the area’s natural resources can support. Board members Jack Marshall , Tom Olivier, and Jeff Sobel join Rick Moore on WNRN’s Sunday Morning Wake-Up Call to talk about a sustainable population can be maintained, and how what ASAP is doing affects other counties. Callers also chime in with their questions and concerns as well.

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Charlottesville City Councilor Dave Norris was one of four participants in a December 11 , 2007 teleconference on global warming called “Taking Responsibility: Why the United States Must Lead the World in Reducing Global Warming Pollution.” A report released by the National Environment Trust concludes that Virginia emits more carbon dioxide each year than 83 developing countries. Call facilitator Erik DuMont leads a conversation about what states can do to reduce emissions. In addition to Norris, panelists include: Delegate-elect Joe Bouchard from Norfolk; Nathan Lott, Executive Director of the Virginia Conservation Network; Karl Bren, founder and Director of Green-Visions Consulting. DeMont is the Virginia Representative for National Environmental Trust.

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