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President Obama establishes Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience, issues executive order

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The President signed an Executive Order that directs Federal agencies to take a series of steps to make it easier for American communities to strengthen their resilience to extreme weather and prepare for other impacts of climate change.

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California state fleet reduces petroleum consumption 13% compared to 2003

Green Car Congress

In 2010, DGS partnered with Propel Fuels on a State and Federal grant opportunity to build 75 E85 alternative fuel stations throughout California. Department of Water Resources: 218. To date, sixteen publicly accessible E85 stations have opened. State Parks: 586. Department of Fish & Game: 494. Highway Patrol: 457.

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