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Preserving & Enhancing the Environment
“Our focus is to ensure that there is a strong science and policy basis for our environmental policy, to move the nation to greater reliance on clean energy and increase energy security, to combat global warming while growing the green economy, to protect public health and the environment, especially in vulnerable communities, and to protect and restore our great ecosystems.”
– Chair Nancy Sutley
CEQ Blog 
- May 18, 2012 at 2:47 PM EDT
Increasing Energy Efficiency and Reducing Costs in Federal Buildings
As part of GSA’s core responsibility of delivering savings to government agencies, GSA has awarded a contract with IBM to work with leaders in the building sciences industry to install low-cost, high-value, networked technologies in 50 of the federal government’s most energy intensive buildings.
- May 17, 2012 at 10:49 AM EDT
Environmental Justice: From Strategic Planning to Action
Deputy Director Guzy illustrates the Federal Government's progress in integrating environmental justice principles throughout programs and services.
- May 3, 2012 at 1:43 PM EDT
Supporting our Troops with Better Energy Options
The less we spend on fuel and energy, the more we have for other critical defense priorities. That's why, next year, the Department of Defense will invest almost $3 billion in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
- May 2, 2012 at 3:00 PM EDT
The Youth Sustainability Challenge: Creating an America Built to Last
- April 19, 2012 at 4:18 PM EDT
Champions of Secure Energy
Assistant Secretary of the Army Katherine Hammack congratulates Lieutenant Colonel Alan Samuels for leading a renewable energy installation that helps to conserve energy and protect lives in Afghanistan.
- April 13, 2012 at 11:20 AM EDT
Voice of an Innovator: Sustainability Makes Sense
The founder of a Philadelphia-based design house discusses the company's commitment to social and environmental sustainability.
- April 11, 2012 at 3:45 PM EDT
A Secure Approach to American Energy
Jonathan Powers highlights the Administration's latest steps to bolster energy security for America’s warfighters.
- April 11, 2012 at 2:39 PM EDT
Champions of Change: Corporate Environmental Leaders
The White House hosts an event to honor individuals for demonstrating ways that corporate environmental leadership makes sense both for business and for American communities.
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The Latest News
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May 22, 2012 1:19 PM EDT
President Obama Calls on Congress to Act on Clean Energy Tax Credits in “To Do List”
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May 19, 2012 6:59 PM EDT
Fact Sheet: G-8 Action on Energy and Climate Change
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April 20, 2012 6:24 PM EDT
Presidential Proclamation -- National Park Week, 2012
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April 20, 2012 5:06 PM EDT
Presidential Proclamation -- Earth Day
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April 13, 2012 4:35 PM EDT
Statements on the President’s Executive Order Supporting Safe and Responsible Development of Unconventional Domestic Natural Gas Resources
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April 13, 2012 3:37 PM EDT
Readout of Meeting on Interagency Working Group to Support Safe and Responsible Development of Unconventional Natural Gas
