Our Forests and Climate Change

In addition to providing jobs, recreational opportunities, and essential habitat for our wildlife and natural resources, America's forests play an important role in mitigating climate change. As part of the President’s Climate Action Plan, the Administration is bringing Federal agencies together to enhance forests’ ability to absorb carbon pollution and become more resilient.

Nominate a White House Champion of Change: Veterans on the Front Lines of Advancing Clean Energy and Climate Security

In early October, the White House will recognize Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who continue to serve their country by advancing clean energy and climate security in their communities. Help us honor these veterans by nominating a Champion of Change today.

Reducing Wildfire Risk and Protecting Our Drinking Water in a Changing Climate

As part of the President’s Climate Action Plan, two Federal agencies are partnering with local governments and the private sector to reduce wildfire risk, protect drinking water, and prepare for the impacts of climate change.

Cutting Costs and Modernizing Buildings through Performance-Based Contracting

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) operations encompass more than 10,000 buildings in all 50 states, from air traffic control centers and research facilities to our regional offices and headquarters, a range that complicates efforts to green internal operations and infrastructure. But, over the last two years, DOT has improved its sustainability performance across all seven measures of the OMB Sustainability and Energy Scorecard.

Happy National Bike to Work Day

Today is National Bike to Work Day! Learn more about how Federal employees are reducing pollution and incorporating healthy activity into their workday through bike commuting.

Building Infrastructure and Healthy Communities

As part of the Administration's work to make America a magnet for jobs by building a 21st century infrastructure, the President today signed a Presidential Memorandum that will modernize the Federal permitting process and cut timelines in half for major infrastructure projects that grow our economy and support healthy communities.

Protecting Our Interests in the Arctic

Today, the Obama Administration released a National Strategy for the Arctic Region that outlines our Nation’s priorities over the next 10 years. The National Ocean Policy Implementation Plan will play an important role in achieving those priorities by better leveraging Federal resources, streamlining decision-making, and encouraging collaboration among Federal agencies, states, and marine stakeholders on ocean issues.

Open Data for Climate and Health Insights

Today, in conjunction with a series of landmark steps announced by the Obama Administration to unleash troves of useful data from the vaults of government, the interagency US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) launched a new online tool that promises to accelerate research relating to climate change and human health—the Metadata Access Tool for Climate and Health, or “MATCH.”

United States, China, and Leaders of G-20 Countries Announce Historic Progress Toward a Global Phase Down of HFCs

Weekly Address: Confronting the Growing Threat of Climate Change

FACT SHEET: President Obama’s Climate Action Plan

United States and China Agree to Work Together on Phase Down of HFCs

WEEKLY ADDRESS: Time to Create the Energy Security Trust

President Obama to Establish César E. Chávez National Monument