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  • Chimney Rock Becomes Our Newest National Monument

    President Obama designates Chimney Rock in southwest Colorado as our nation’s newest national monument.


  • Delivering Energy Savings to Taxpayers

    Commissioning is one innovative idea for creating jobs and saving taxpayer dollars by reducing energy use in Federal buildings.


  • Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Montreal Protocol

    Twenty-five years ago, the United States played a leading role in negotiating the Montreal Protocol to phase out production of chemicals that deplete the ozone layer. Today, the Montreal Protocol is one of the world's greatest environmental success stories, as we are well on our way toward restoring the ozone layer and its benefits for the Americans people.


  • USDA Drought Code Sprint: Giving Americans One-Click Access to Federal Drought Relief

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture challenges you to design innovative apps to connect farmers, ranchers, and others with the latest information on drought conditions and Federal drought relief resources.


  • Federal Buildings Leading By Example

    The U.S. Green Building Council discusses the Federal Government's leadership in promoting energy efficient buildings, which will be highlighted along with other innovative Federal projects at the GreenGov Symposium on September 24-26.


  • Weekly Wrap Up: Salute the Troops

    Here's a quick glimpse at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov.


  • Young Americans Building a Sustainable Future

    The winners of the Youth Sustainability Challenge gathered at the White House to meet senior environmental policy-makers and discuss how young people can be leaders in promoting sustainability in their campuses, schools, and hometowns.


  • What the New Fuel Economy Standards Mean for You

    The Administration has announced new standards that will increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 miles per gallon for cars and light-duty trucks by model year 2025. Learn more about how these standards will curb pollution, spur jobs, and save consumers money at the gas pump.


  • Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About Wind

    Here are ten key facts about wind energy.


  • A Banner Year for the U.S. Wind Industry

    The Department of Energy releases a new report highlighting strong growth in America’s wind energy market in 2011 and underscoring the importance of continued policy support and clean energy tax credits to ensure that the U.S. remains a leading producer and manufacturer in this booming global industry.


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