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Earth Day Inspires Environmental Actions Around the World
WASHINGTON, DC, April 22, 2014 (ENS) – WASHINGTON, DC, April 22, 2014 (ENS) – Thousands of Earth Day actions today brought people together to plant trees and preserve forests, create cleaner, greener cities and safeguard wildlife.
Climate Change the Earth Day Target for Obama, U.S. Officials
WASHINGTON, DC, April 22, 2014 (ENS) – An Earth Day Proclamation from President Barack Obama today contains a “dire” warning of the potent consequences of climate change and a pledge to protect Americans and all humankind from this looming problem “that threatens us all.”
Quebec Sets World Record: 431 Electric Vehicles on Parade
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada, April 21, 2014 (ENS) – A Guinness World Record attempt to assemble the “largest parade of electric vehicles” was attended by 431 vehicles in Montreal on Friday, a much larger gathering than the previous world record parade of 305 cars set in Zurich last July.
Klamath River Basin Pact Ends Decades of Water Wars
KLAMATH FALLS, Oregon, April 18, 2014 (ENS) – An agreement that settles decades of conflict over water in the Upper Klamath River Basin was signed today by officials from the federal government, the states of Oregon and California, tribal authorities and water users.
Quake Risk Exceeds Licensed Limits at U.S. Nuclear Plants
WASHINGTON, DC, April 18, 2014 (ENS) – Massachusetts Senators Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren today called on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to direct the licensees of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Massachusetts and Seabrook Station in New Hampshire to immediately implement mitigation measures against seismic risks that were previously unknown.
Keystone XL Pipeline Decision Delayed Indefinitely
WASHINGTON, DC, April 18, 2014 (ENS) – To consider 2.5 million public comments and a route tied up in legal battles, the U.S. State Department today extended the time allowed for agency consultations on the controversial Keystone XL tar sands pipeline from Canada.
2014 World Green Car Title Bestowed on Electric BMW i3
NEW YORK, New York, April 18, 2014 (ENS) – The electric BMW i3 was declared the 2014 World Green Car Thursday on the final press day of the New York International Auto Show. The show runs through April 27 with many electric and hybrid vehicles on display.
