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Outside Edge: A woman’s fight to air her dirty laundry

By Matthew Engel

Published: November 20 2009 20:41 | Last updated: November 20 2009 20:41

As scientists’ warnings get ever more urgent, the US seems to get ever further away from signing a global deal to combat climate change. Those puzzled by this paradox might be interested in a report that emerged this week from Pennsylvania.

Carin Froehlich of Perkasie (home town of Miss Pennsylvania 1971, apparently) has been warned not to dry her laundry on a clothesline outside, following two complaints from neighbours.

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