Council on Environmental Quality

“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

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CEQ Blog

  • September 21, 2012 at 3:22 PM EDT

    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 12:54 PM EDT

    Chimney Rock Becomes Our Newest National Monument

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

  • September 18, 2012 at 12:52 PM EDT

    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 17, 2012 at 5:03 PM EDT

    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 14, 2012 at 12:53 PM EDT

    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 10, 2012 at 12:46 PM EDT

    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.

  • August 31, 2012 at 3:52 PM EDT

    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 30, 2012 at 11:52 AM EDT

    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.

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CEQ INITIATIVES

Federal Sustainability

America's Great Outdoors Initiative

National Ocean Policy

Steps to Modernize and Reinvigorate NEPA

Great Lakes Offshore Wind

Recovery Through Retrofit

Commitment to Clean Water

Interagency Rapid Response Team for Transmission

Climate Change Adaptation Task Force

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration

Updated Principles and Guidelines for Water and Land Related Resources Implementation Studies (P&G)

Interagency Carbon Capture and Storage Task Force