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Friday, March 08, 2013  The planet was slowly cooling for thousands of years until an unprecedented reversal in the 20th century.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A Lake County woman was found dead inside her home this morning.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Carbon Monoxide is a deadly, nearly undetectable gas. Yet few schools have Carbon Monoxide detectors in place. Only two states, Connecticut and Maryland, require schools to use them.7&4 news asked local lawmakers, after the latest Carbon Monoxide scare in Atlanta, should Michigan join that list?

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Polar bears, farmers and fiscal cliff on returning Congress' to-do list

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  Otsego County EMS has some new life saving technology. New carbon monoxide detectors have been attached to each of their life support kits.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  Updated with new story and photos. Family says: 5 who likely died from carbon monoxide poisoning at Fla. motel were like brothers.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  Carbon monoxide is being blamed for the deaths of five teens in a south Florida motel.

Monday, December 27, 2010 

Thursday, April 22, 2010  Study: Carbon causing oceans' chemistry to change faster than in thousands of years

Tuesday, October 13, 2009  A Grand Traverse County family is rushed to the hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning after found barely breathing in their home Monday morning.  One of the family members is a teacher at Kingsley High School and when he didn't show up for work, one of his colleagues went to the house.  Once he arrived at the house, the fire chief says his actions may have saved their lives.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009  Government report says carbon dioxide pollution will grow 40 percent by 2030 without controls.

Friday, March 27, 2009  Lights out: More than 2,800 municipalities, 84 countries to dim lights for Earth Hour 2009.

Thursday, March 05, 2009  SEEDS is discussing the results of a greenhouse gas emission study with the public in Grand Traverse County.  The study provides an assessment of energy usage and emission sources in the county.  Thursday night's forum will provide the public the opportunity to discuss solutions for reducing the area's carbon footprint.

Friday, January 23, 2009  The satellite is called "Ibuki," which is Japanese for "breath."

Friday, December 19, 2008  Safety inspectors say all it takes is a small leak before carbon monoxide can creep into your home, but they say it serves as a reminder for homeowners to play it safe when it comes to home heating.