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Article: American Lung Association Announces Support of Pickens Plan.
- Article from:
- Heart Disease Weekly
- Article date:
- December 28, 2008
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The American Lung Association, a leader in the fight for cleaner air for decades, announced its support of the Pickens Plan at a press conference today with Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and T. Boone Pickens, the legendary American business leader and philanthropist. Developed by Mr. Pickens, the Pickens Plan focuses on reducing America's dependence on foreign oil by investing in renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, and using America's vast resources of clean natural gas for fleet transportation (see also American Lung Association).
Lung disease is the third leading cause of death in the United States. The American Lung Association is one of the foremost ...