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Yesterday marked one year since President Obama took office.
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Welcome to the Planet 100 for January 21, 2010. Here's what we're covering today:
Obama Year One
Yesterday marked Obama's first year as President so we look back at the administration's progress on environmental issues. Here are the green milestones of the past twelve months.
Obama overturns the Bush administration's rules on endangered species and conservation. The stimulus bill includes the single biggest cleantech investment by the US government. The EPA rules that greenhouse gases are bad for our health and Obama sets auto emissions standards of 35.5 mpg by 2016.
Via: TreeHugger
Internet and Haiti
As the crisis continues in Haiti, the dire situation can make concerned citizens feel helpless. But what is inspiring is how quickly the Web can respond in both news gathering and raising money.
Within a few seconds of the quake, a Wikipedia entry had already been built, Facebook groups ballooned, and Haiti Twitter terms exploded. Check out HuffPost Impact which as comprehensive listings of the best charities, how to give, and the all the latest news to help you stay both informed and engaged.
HuffPo Impact
Watch the Help for Haiti Telethon on PlanetGreen this Friday
Recycling Guns
London's super sustainable Olympic Stadium will utilize another innovative building material—recycled guns and knives. 52 tons of weapons confiscated by Metropolitan Police Dept will be melted down and used to help build the stadium.
Via: Inhabitat
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Red Cross ©Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross
Old Weapons ©Getty Images
Olympic Stadium London © Getty Images
