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PCAST suggests 6 key components for climate change strategy to President Obama; adaptation and mitigation

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The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released a letter to President Obama describing six key components the advisory group believes should be central to the Administration’s strategy for addressing climate change. PCAST recommends official initiation of the full review.

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Enova Secures US GSA Exclusive Contract to Supply the Enova Ze Electric, Walk-In Step Van

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GSA, along with all Federal agencies, has been tasked by President Barack Obama in a recent Executive Order to set and meet specific targets for increased energy efficiency, a 30% reduction in fleet petroleum consumption, and reduced emissions by 2020. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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BOEM approves first BP deepwater Gulf exploration plan to meet new standards following Deepwater Horion disaster

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This is the 44 th plan that has been approved following the completion of a site-specific EA since stronger regulations were implemented in June 2010. This is the first EP that BP has had approved since the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion and subsequent oil spill. MMS was renamed BOEMRE in mid-June 2010.

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NYC Goes EV

Revenge of the Electric Car

Many things in your life haven’t changed since 2010 but one thing certainly has: You won’t need to buy gas in order to drive. Last week, the Obama administration announced new fuel economy standards for automobiles that provides some incentives for electric cars. Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? by Lars Vercelli.

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Proposed US Transportation Reauthorization Plan Links Greenhouse Gas Reductions to Transportation Planning

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Currently, the US Highway Trust Fund supports the construction, repair and maintenance of highways. The shortfall is projected to be $5 billion to $7 billion by September 2009 and an additional $8 billion to $10 billion in fiscal year 2010. Establishing a new program to finance planning, design, and construction of high-speed rail.

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GM's New Plan: Fewer Jobs, More Chevy Volt - Environmental Capital - WSJ

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This service is temporary unavailable due to system maintenance. News Heard on the Street Obamas First 100 Days Weekend Europe WSJ. The way Obama and the radical left who have highjacked congress are going, we will not doubt have a gasoline and energy crisis before Obama’s 1st term ends. Please try again later.

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Why NPR Hates Electric Cars - A Greenius Expose

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He didn’t subtract the maintenance costs you’ll no longer have, including things like smog checks too. And Frank was similarly clueless about the new EV Nissan that’s rolling out at the end of 2010 in lucky Tenn, Oregon and Sonoma County, Calif.