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Republican mayor pushes climate action, wants solar on new homes
2013-03-09 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
E and E: A Republican mayor in Southern California who sees climate change as an urgent threat wants to mandate solar on new homes. Mayor R. Rex Parris of Lancaster, Calif., pushed for the requirement -- believed to be the first of its kind in the nation -- because "there isn't any greater crisis facing the world today" than global warming. Lancaster, Calif., Mayor R. Rex Parris at work. He uses his podium to unveil a KB Home with solar power -- and much more. Photo courtesy of the city of Lancaster....
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Basketball to bankruptcy: Detroit mayor challenged
2013-03-09 06:21:54| Automakers - Topix.net
Dave Bing conquered the NBA and the business world. Then the basketball Hall of Famer set out to save Detroit, the once-booming auto industry hub that is now collapsing.
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Mayor of London proposes $1.4B cycling plan for the city; Crossrail for the bike
2013-03-07 17:30:21| Green Car Congress
It's a New Gary Indiana! New Vision, New Mayor, New Hopes. The...
2013-03-07 16:45:04| Steel - Topix.net
It's Indiana's eighth largest city and probably its most misunderstood. Gary, Indiana was founded by United States Steel Corporation and was home to one of the nation's largest steel plants.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will be the 2013 Commencement speaker at Stanford
2013-02-26 01:07:18| IT Services - Topix.net
Stanford's 122nd Commencement Weekend , which is scheduled for June 14-16, also will feature a Class Day lecture by Mehran Sahami, associate professor of computer science, and a Baccalaureate address by alumna Valarie Kaur, post-9/11 civil rights advocate and interfaith organizer.
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