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The article reports that the television show "This Old House" will follow husband and wife Michele Grieshaber and Michael Klug as they remodel their Craftsman bungalow using green building techniques. Their Austin (Tex.) home now features energy-efficient appliances, low-water, native plants in the garden, solar panels and ecofriendly materials like the recycled composite Trex Brasilia.

The article presents information about going green of the community colleges. Many community college presidents have pledged in reducing the carbon footprints of their institution by signing the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment. However, the article states that the task is not easy, each community college is different and faces the political realities of the community it serves. The former president of Lee College in Bayton, Texas says that he understands the political raminifications of taking a stand on reducing the carbon footprints and becoming a leading voice for sustainability. In the article, Lee mentions steps that could make a difference at the institution including maintenance and custodial, renovation, recycling, and education