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CNN reports (April 9, 2007) that Woodstock, New York is working to completely eliminate its carbon footprint in the face of climate change:

"Last month, the Woodstock town board approved a nonbinding resolution that called for 'implementing policies resulting in no net emission of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases' by 2017.

'Net' means residents can keep their cars as long as they produce enough clean power to offset their emissions.

The resolution lists ways to reach the zero carbon goal, including green building, bike paths, tree planting and biodiesel municipal fleets.