Leading by Example – Making the Federal Government More Sustainable

CEQ Chair Nancy Sutley talks about President Obama's announcement that the Federal government would reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent by 2020.

President Obama Sets Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target for Federal Operations

President Obama announced that the Federal Government will reduce its own greenhouse gas pollution by 28 percent by 2020, and agencies are already taking actions that will help meet this goal.

Nancy Sutley Focuses on Energy Efficiency in New York

Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley visits her hometown of New York City to learn how all five boroughs are getting involved in efforts to increase energy efficiency and build a greener city.

A Visit to America's River of Grass

CEQ Chair Nancy Sutley traveled to the Florida Everglades to participate in the groundbreaking of an important wetlands preservation project and to emphasize the Administration's commitment to protecting this unique ecosystem.

Ocean Policy Task Force Releases Interim Framework

The Ocean Policy Task Force has released its Interim Framework for Effective Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning. The public is encouraged to review and comment on the framework.

Milestone Stormwater Guidance from EPA

CEQ Chair Nancy Sutley reports on a new guidance from the EPA that encourages innovative approaches to reducing stormwater runoff from Federal buildings.

Remarks by The President and The Vice President at Meeting with Governors on Energy Policy

Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal

Presidential Memorandum -- A Comprehensive Federal Strategy on Carbon Capture and Storage

Obama Anuncia Medidas para Impulsar Biocombustibles, Carbón Limpio

Remarks by the President at the Senate Democratic Policy Committee Issues Conference

Interview of the President by YouTube

Leading by Example – Making the Federal Government More Sustainable

CEQ Chair Nancy Sutley talks about President Obama's announcement that the Federal government would reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent by 2020.

Moving America’s Clean Energy Economy Forward: Boost for Biofuels, Clean Coal

President Obama announces a series of measures to build foundation for a new clean energy economy and enhance American energy independence.

One Step Closer to the Future on High-Speed Rail

The Vice President gets fired up for high-speed rail in a joint town hall with the President in Tampa.

President Obama Delivers on American High-Speed Rail

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood talks about the high speed rail grants.

GSA: Year One

Stephen Leeds, Acting Administrator of the General Services Administration, provides an update on what the office has accomplished this year and what they'll be working on in the coming year.

Putting Washington at the Service of the Middle Class

Deputy Chief of Staff Mona Sutphen gives a run-down of some key policy points in the President's State of the Union Address.