The Toyota Prius, the world’s first mass-produced hybrid, goes on sale in Japan (US arrival soon follows).
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The Kyoto Protocol is adopted to establish legally binding obligations for developed countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.read more »
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Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier wins the National Book Award.read more »