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NOAA establishes international marine mammal bycatch criteria for U.S. imports
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Washington, DC - Nations exporting fish and fish products to the United States will have to meet fishing standards for protecting marine mammals equal to those American fishermen follow, under a final rule published today by NOAA Fisheries.
Providing a Better, Cleaner, Safer Future for Our Children
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Washington, DC - In this week's address, President Obama discussed the progress we have made to combat global climate change. During the Obama Administration, we have made ambitious investments in clean energy and achieved reductions in carbon emissions – increasing wind power and solar power, and decreasing the amount of carbon pollution from our energy sector to its lowest level in 25 years. We have also set standards to increase the distance cars and light trucks can travel on a gallon of gas every year through 2025.
Vice President Joe Biden’s Call With President Poroshenko of Ukraine
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Washington, DC - Vice President Biden spoke today with President Poroshenko of Ukraine. The two leaders discussed recent tensions on the Crimean Peninsula, which is occupied by Russian forces in contravention of international law. The Vice President urged President Poroshenko to do his part to avoid escalating tensions.
President Barack Obama on International Youth Day
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Washington, DC - "Today, on International Youth Day, we celebrate the potential and power of young people to shape the future of our increasingly interconnected world. With over half of the global population under the age of 30, young generations will find the solutions to some of our toughest global challenges.
Material for Polymer Solar Cells May Lend Itself to Large-Area Processing
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Washington, DC - For all the promise they have shown in the lab, polymer solar cells still need to “get on a roll” like the ones employed in printing newspapers so that large sheets of acceptably efficient photovoltaic devices can be manufactured continuously and economically. Polymer solar cells offer advantages over their traditional silicon-based counterparts in numerous ways, including lower cost, potentially smaller carbon footprint and a greater variety of uses.
Bombings in Thailand
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Washington, DC - The United States extends our deepest sympathy to all those affected by the attacks in Thailand. We condemn these deplorable acts of violence.
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