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Topic: James Watt

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The measure of a man

Does increasing fuel efficiency make people drive more?

Media truth squads and the ’08 campaign: Any impact?

Environmental sleight of hand in the Arctic?

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Editors' picks:

Focus Terrorist watch lists: Are they working as they should?

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