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Nikki Tundel
St. Paul, Minn.

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Wally Andress
Wally Andress doesn't believe human beings are contributing to climate change. But he hates "being called a global warming denier." The way he sees it, he's "just someone who doesn't buy into the hype."
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Wally Andress recycles, uses energy-saving light bulbs and takes the bus to work. But his actions have nothing to do with lessening his carbon footprint. The Golden Valley resident dismisses the idea that humans are contributing to global warming.

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Fearing the future
The way Andress sees it, cutting carbon emissions won't have any impact on the climate. But he fears it will have an enormous impact on the American economy. He worries that cap and trade initiatives will drive up energy costs and lead to increased taxes for both businesses and individuals.
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Wally Andress
Wally Andress doesn't believe human beings are contributing to climate change. But he hates "being called a global warming denier." The way he sees it, he's "just someone who doesn't buy into the hype."
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Light bright
Most of the Andress home is lit with compact fluorescent light bulbs, which use far less energy than incandescent bulbs. Compact fluorescents have an economic benefit as well. The electricity bill for this 2000-square-foot home is $19 a month.
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