News USA 2008

=== 2008 ===
*Intercity bus traffic grows at record pace in 2008, DePaul study finds, November 24 DePaul University, November 24 topic
*Obama Commits the USA to Climate Action! November 18 350.org, November 18 topic
*Mayor of Chicago announces comprehensive climate action plan, September 18 City of Chicago Climate Action, September 18 
*Berkeley approves city-backed loans for solar panels, September 17 New York Times, September 17 topic
*Bloomberg offers windmill power plan. August 19 New York Times, August 19 Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is seeking to put wind turbines on New York City's bridges and skyscrapers and in its waters as part of a push to develop renewable energy. 
*USA announces decision to protect polar bears under Endangered Species Act, May 14 U.S. Department of the Interior, May 14 topic
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Climate change impacts Wyoming, March 18 Wikinews, March 18
*New York City Mayor announces plans for 'green' black cars, February 27 NYC.gov press release, February 27 
*The City of Spokane is seeking applicants for a citizen task force that will help create a strategic action plan to identify and address the impacts of climate change and energy security on the City, February 11. The citizen task force will lead the strategic planning effort, supported by work groups and technical assistance from city staff and other experts. City of Spokane, February 11 topic
*Dam removal proposal for Klamath River, January 17 Wikinews, January 17 place, place
=== Local news USA ===
*News New York City
*News California
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