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2009/07/03 The FIM creates a new Series for Electric Motorcycles in 2010
Following the success of the TTXGP race held on the Isle of Man on June 12, the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) has decided to create a FIM Series for electric bikes in 2010.
2009/07/03 Boats start to remove Olympic Park waste
25 June 2009--The Olympic Delivery Authority’s (ODA) target to maximise sustainable transport was given a boost this week as the movements of waste from the Olympic Park were switched from road to water.
2009/06/26 UNEP Signs Agreement To Help Green The Sochi 2014 Olympics
9 June 2009 - In an effort to green the Sochi Olympics in 2014, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Russian Olympic organizers to help and advise them on making the Games environmentally friendly.