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乐天堂app下载 offending Energy Saving Trust advert accurately pointed out that damage is being done by individuals, citing televisions being left on standby, or by short car journeys being made by millions of people. "But 乐天堂app下载 emphasis on 乐天堂app下载 cooling towers image in 乐天堂app下载 advert was very misleading," said Dr Pike. 

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