Jump to main content

This is historical material “frozen in time”. The website is no longer updated and links to external websites and some internal pages may not work.

Search form

Council on Environmental Quality Blog

Visit the Council on Environmental Quality Microsite

Get Updates

Announcing: "Mission Innovation"

President Obama joins world leaders in announcing “Mission Innovation” to dramatically accelerate global clean energy innovation to address climate change.
November 29, 2015 at 7:01 PM ET by Paul Bodnar, Dave Turk

A Major Milestone for President Obama’s Climate Agenda

Over 100 cities have pledged to create bold climate action plans as President Obama & Secretary Kerry travel to Paris to negotiate an international climate agreement.
November 20, 2015 at 2:33 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

American Colleges and Universities Build Momentum on the Road to Paris

More than 200 American colleges and universities across the country committed to standing behind a strong international climate agreement.
November 20, 2015 at 12:29 PM ET by Christy Goldfuss

Investments in Renewable Energy Are Paying Off and Paving the Way for Ambitious Climate Action

By 2030, climate commitments could make clean energy less costly than even our cheapest fossil resources.
November 13, 2015 at 3:29 PM ET by Dan Utech

Encouraging Private Investments in America’s Natural Resources

President Obama takes a critical step to help encourage private investment in natural resource conservation by signing a Presidential Memorandum to strengthen environment
November 3, 2015 at 12:30 PM ET by Christy Goldfuss

State, Tribal, and Local Leaders Take Steps to Advance National Ocean Policy

Recently, State, tribal, and local leaders charged with coordinating national ocean policies across jurisdictions reconvened at the White House.
November 2, 2015 at 4:08 PM ET by Beth Kerttula

In Ongoing Response to Hurricane Sandy, We Must Remain Focused on Climate Change's Long-Term Impacts

Since Hurricane Sandy made landfall, the Administration has invested in hard-hit communities to ensure that they don’t just rebuild, but rebuild smarter.
October 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM ET by Shaun Donovan

Incorporating Natural Infrastructure and Ecosystem Services in Federal Decision-Making

Today, the Administration released a new memorandum directing Federal agencies to factor the value of ecosystem services into Federal planning and decision-making.
October 7, 2015 at 2:30 PM ET by Ali Zaidi, Tamara Dickinson, Timothy Male

Unprecedented Collaboration to Save Sage-Grouse is the Largest Wildlife Conservation Effort in U.S.

Thanks to the strong conservation efforts of various western leaders, the Greater Sage-Grouse no longer requires protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
September 22, 2015 at 2:27 PM ET by Christy Goldfuss, Secretary Sally Jewell, Secretary Tom Vilsack

The Current State of Energy Technology

The Department of Energy releases the second Quadrennial Technology Review (QTR), exploring the current state of technologies and R&D in key energy sectors.
September 10, 2015 at 8:19 PM ET by John P. Holdren, Secretary Ernest Moniz

Every Kid in a Park Kicks Off at Red Rock Canyon

President Obama’s Every Kid in a Park initiative entitles all fourth graders and their families to a free pass for a full year to visit federal lands and waters.
September 2, 2015 at 4:58 PM ET by Secretary Sally Jewell, Christy Goldfuss

In Alaska, President Obama Takes Over the White House Instagram

The President takes over the White House Instagram account during his trip to Alaska.
September 2, 2015 at 3:26 PM ET by Kori Schulman

What I Saw in Alaska

OSTP Director John Holdren reflects on the two days he and other senior OSTP officials spent traveling in Alaska this past weekend.
September 1, 2015 at 10:09 AM ET by John P. Holdren

Weekly Address: Meeting the Global Threat of Climate Change

The President speaks about his upcoming trip to Alaska, during which he will view the effects of climate change firsthand.
August 29, 2015 at 6:00 AM ET by Amanda Stone

New Sage Grouse Conservation Strategy Good for Cattle Ranches, Good for Birds

The Department of Agriculture just released Sage Grouse Initiative 2.0 — its new long-term investment strategy for sage grouse conservation.
August 27, 2015 at 4:31 PM ET by Secretary Tom Vilsack

Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Follow along live as President Obama travels to New Orleans to meet with the Mayor and residents who have rebuilt their lives since the storm.
August 27, 2015 at 11:20 AM ET by Ashleigh Axios

The 10 New Resilience AmeriCorps Cities Selected for Its Climate Resilience Pilot Program

The Administration announces ten new cities selected for the Climate Resilience Pilot Program.
August 20, 2015 at 5:57 PM ET by Christy Goldfuss

Continuing to Drive Methane Emission Reductions

Today the EPA announced proposed standards to directly reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector to help address climate change.
August 18, 2015 at 6:20 PM ET by Dan Utech

Balancing Development and Conservation for Iconic Lands in Utah

The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management just released its draft Moab Master Leasing Plan.
August 14, 2015 at 3:20 PM ET by Christy Goldfuss, Dan Utech

Celebrating Five Years of the National Ocean Policy

This week marks the anniversary of a significant milestone in the journey to improve ocean governance in the United States: five years ago, on July 19, 2010, President Obama signed an Executive Order creating the first National Ocean Policy and a Federal interagency National Ocean Council (NOC), which we co-chair, to implement it.
July 22, 2015 at 9:50 AM ET by Christy Goldfuss and John Holdren

Modernizing our Electric Transmission Infrastructure and Driving the Development of Clean Energy

President Obama is committed to improving the nation’s electric grid and spurring the development of renewable energy. Today, the Administration is announcing new investments in the next generation of power transmission and smart grid technology in 13 states and executive actions that will make it easier and faster to permit transmission lines.
July 21, 2015 at 11:51 AM ET by Dan Utech

Join a Google+ Hangout on Building Climate Change Resilience through Community Service

On Wednesday afternoon, senior White House officials and key resilience partners will be hosting a White House Google+ Climate Hangout.
July 14, 2015 at 2:04 PM ET by Ken Meyer

Federal Sustainability: Leading by Example and Driving Innovation

At the 2015 GreenGov Symposium, Federal agencies and stakeholders came together to highlight Federal sustainability achievements and discuss strategies to continue meeting sustainability goals.
June 12, 2015 at 5:37 PM ET by Kate Brandt

Unlocking Wind Power Across America

The Energy Department released a new report – Enabling Wind Power Nationwide – that shows how the next generation of wind turbines can help expand wind power in all 50 states.
May 19, 2015 at 4:31 PM ET by Christy Goldfuss and Dan Utech

Celebrating National Bike to Work Day

On Bike to Work Day, Federal Chief Sustainability Officer Kate Brandt highlights the importance of sustainable commuting.
May 15, 2015 at 4:25 PM ET by Kate Brandt

The Value of the National Environmental Policy Act

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is a landmark environmental law with a 45 year history of driving better quality projects and better outcomes for communities. Here are a few facts to keep in mind about NEPA.
May 12, 2015 at 6:51 PM ET by Taryn Tuss

Taking Action for America’s PrepareAthon!

For America’s PrepareAthon! National Day of Action, individuals, families, and communities across the country are coming together to take action to prepare for diverse threats including tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, wildfires, and winter storms.
April 30, 2015 at 10:24 AM ET by Amy Pope, Christy Goldfuss, and John Holdren

The Land and Water Conservation Fund: Congress Must Act to Fulfill Commitment to Communities

The Land and Water Conservation Fund has successfully protected, restored, and conserved countless natural lands across our country for 50 years. Now, it's time for Congress to act to reauthorize and fully fund this important program.
April 24, 2015 at 3:36 PM ET by Christy Goldfuss

Sentinel Landscapes: Win-Win-Win for Military Readiness, Conservation, and Agriculture

April 8, 2015 at 6:28 PM ET by Jay Jensen

Driving renewable progress in the Federal Government

April 3, 2015 at 5:23 PM ET by Christy Goldfuss