Obama Orders Federal Government To Cut Emissions (reuters)

Reuters - President Barack Obama ordered federal agencies on Monday to set a goal within 90 days for cutting their greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, the White House said, aiming to "lead by example" in fighting climate change.

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