2010 News and Events
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22 December 2010: Protecting our Great Lakes from Asian Carp
The migration of Asian carp from the Mississippi River toward Lake Michigan is one of the most serious invasive species threats facing the Great Lakes today. Asian Carp Control Website »
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30 April 2010: North American Amendment Proposal to Phase Down Use of HFCs under Montreal Protocol
The United States, Canada and Mexico have submitted today a joint North American proposal to phase down the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
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1 April 2010: DOT, EPA Set Aggressive National Standards for Fuel Economy and First Ever Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today jointly established historic new federal rules that set the first-ever national greenhouse gas emissions standards and will significantly increase the fuel economy of all new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the United States.
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22 March 2010: World Water Day 2010
Secretary Clinton: "Water -– it kind of goes without saying –- certainly deserves the attention it’s receiving today. Because in many ways, it does define our blue planet. It’s critical to almost every aspect of human endeavor, from agriculture, to industry, to energy. Like the air we breathe, it is vital to the health of individuals and communities." Video »
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22 February 2010: EPA Administrator Jackson Unveils Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan
"We have an historic opportunity to restore and protect these waters. This action plan outlines our strategy to protect the environmental, human health, and economic interests of the millions of people who rely on the Great Lakes". Action Plan (1.3MB PDF) »
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