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Earth Day is a Call to Action

Smart Meetings

Senator Gaylord Nelson proposed a nation-wide environmental teach-in, hiring activist Denis Hayes to serve as national coordinator. credit: Shutterstock The central goal is for a 60% reduction in the production of plastics by 2040 to lead to the larger goal of a plastic-free future. History of Earth Day In April 1970, U.S.

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Flight Credits: What You Need to Know Before Cashing In

Business Traveler USA

Earlier this month, the Department of Transportation proposed new rules that would clarify and expand the department’s authority around airline ticket refunds for canceled flights and changes in service. The proposed rulemaking would define what constitutes a flight cancellation and clarify when service has seen a significant change.