The German airline, Lufthansa, received its award for being the first carrier to test biofuel in normal flight operations and greening everything from its engine-cleaning routine to cabin equipment, resulting in a full 23 percent emissions reduction.

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First, Defense Secretary Robert Gates has decided to make termination of the second engine a test case of whether Congress is committed to eliminating waste, and has won White House backing for a veto of the defense spending measure if the extra engine is funded.

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