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From Sea to Shining Sea, and Everything in Between

An outdoor enthusiast and businessman highlights how the America's Great Outdoors Initiative is expanding recreational opportunities, connecting Americans with the outdoors, and providing jobs and economic benefits to communities across the country.
December 7, 2012 at 12:38 PM ET by Will Manzer

Energy Datapalooza: Unleashing the Power of Open Data to Advance our Energy Future

Envision an easy-to-use software package that lets a building owner perform virtual energy audits at a fraction of the cost of in-person audits, so real savings are calculated instantly, building upgrades launched sooner, and construction jobs created faster.These are the kinds of advances that are on display today at the White House as more than 150 of America’s entrepreneurs, software developers, energy experts, and policy makers come together for an Energy Datapalooza.
October 1, 2012 at 11:26 AM ET by Secretary Steven Chu, Todd Park, and Nancy Sutley

GreenGov 2012: Leading by Example

The third annual GreenGov Symposium will highlight how the Federal Government is cutting waste, saving taxpayer money, and promoting clean energy by incorporating sustainable practices into their operations.
September 21, 2012 at 3:22 PM ET by Jon Powers

Chimney Rock Becomes Our Newest National Monument

President Obama designates Chimney Rock in southwest Colorado as our nation’s newest national monument.
September 21, 2012 at 12:54 PM ET by Nancy Sutley

Delivering Energy Savings to Taxpayers

Commissioning is one innovative idea for creating jobs and saving taxpayer dollars by reducing energy use in Federal buildings.
September 18, 2012 at 12:52 PM ET by Kateri Callahan

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.
September 17, 2012 at 5:03 PM ET by Gary Guzy

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.
September 14, 2012 at 12:53 PM ET by Amanda Eamich and Brian Forde

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.
September 10, 2012 at 12:46 PM ET by Jason Hartke

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.
August 31, 2012 at 3:52 PM ET by Gary Guzy

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.
August 30, 2012 at 11:52 AM ET by Drew McConville

Helping Communities Diversify Their Energy Sources

The Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment at the U.S. Department of Agriculture discusses how biomass energy projects can restore forests, create jobs, and save money.
August 3, 2012 at 9:40 AM ET by Arthur Blazer

Growing Our Economy Through the Great Outdoors

The President of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association discusses how the Obama Administration's work to protect our outdoor spaces is important for small businesses and our economy.
July 31, 2012 at 8:55 AM ET by Ben Bulis

Advancing National Security Through Energy Security

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus discusses the recent Great Green Fleet demonstration in which a carrier strike group used advanced biofuels during the largest maritime exercise in the world.
July 27, 2012 at 10:56 AM ET by Ray Mabus

Promoting Sustainable Health Care

The President of Health Care Without Harm discusses the Healthier Hospitals Initiative's campaign to promote sustainability in hospitals and health care facilities across the country
July 24, 2012 at 3:26 PM ET by Gary Cohen

Making Plans for GreenGov 2012: Leading by Example

On September 24-26, 2012, the Council on Environmental Quality and the Association of Climate Change Officers will bring together sustainability leaders and newcomers from federal, state, and local governments, academia, non-profits, and the private sector for the third annual GreenGov Symposium
July 24, 2012 at 10:45 AM ET by Jon Powers

Promoting Sustainability Through Sports

A National Football League player and environmental activist discusses the role sports can play in promoting sustainability
July 19, 2012 at 12:46 PM ET by Ovie Mughelli

Reducing Asthma Disparities

A primary care pediatrician discusses the importance of the Obama Administration's recently announced Coordinated Federal Action Plan to reduce asthma disparities.
July 5, 2012 at 4:39 PM ET by Tyra Bryant-Stephens, MD

Advanced Vehicles: Advancing Our Communities

A member of the City of Atlanta's Office of Sustainability discusses the importance of developing advanced vehicles that reduce our country's dependence on foreign oil, and grow jobs in our communities.
June 27, 2012 at 5:58 PM ET by Jules Toraya

Announcing the Winners of the Youth Sustainability Challenge

As representatives from around the world gather at Rio+20, young people are inspiring a new generation to help build a more sustainable and prosperous future.
June 21, 2012 at 9:00 AM ET by Susan Ruffo

Celebrating Global Wind Day

A Sierra Club representative joins families at the Jersey Shore to celebrate Global Wind Day and highlight wind power's economic and environmental benefits.
June 15, 2012 at 4:35 PM ET by Christine Guhl, Associate Organizing Representative at Sierra Club

Supporting Appalachian Communities

The Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) highlights the Livable Communities partnership between the ARC, EPA and USDA, providing technical assistance to small rural towns to help them develop and implement strategies for making their communities more livable and competitive.
June 15, 2012 at 2:54 PM ET by ARC Federal Co-Chair Earl F. Gohl

A Clear Answer to Clean Water

NRCS Chief Dave White highlights the launch of a new National Water Quality Initiative committed to improving one to seven impaired watersheds in every U.S. state and territory.
June 7, 2012 at 3:48 PM ET by Dave White, NRCS Chief

Green Button Momentum

The Obama Administration has partnered with the utility industry and challenged them to make it easier for electricity customers to get secure online access to their own household or building energy-use in a consumer- and computer-friendly format, called “Green Button.” Responding to a call by President Obama to help families and businesses take better control of their energy bills, a number of companies announced their commitment to use the Green Button standard in their products.
June 7, 2012 at 12:33 PM ET by Nancy Sutley and Todd Park

Harnessing America’s Energy Future in the Great Lakes

Representatives of five states and ten Federal agencies, together comprising the Great Lakes Offshore Wind Energy Consortium, met for the first time last week with the goal of promoting the development of offshore wind power projects in the Great Lakes.
May 29, 2012 at 11:57 AM ET by By Victoria Pebbles

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 18, 2012 at 2:47 PM ET by Dan Tangherlini

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 17, 2012 at 10:49 AM ET by Gary S. Guzy

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 3, 2012 at 1:43 PM ET by Frank Kendall

The Youth Sustainability Challenge: Creating an America Built to Last

May 2, 2012 at 3:00 PM ET by Nancy Sutley and Lisa P. Jackson

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 19, 2012 at 4:18 PM ET by Katherine Hammack

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 13, 2012 at 11:20 AM ET by Sarah Van Aken