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Today, the Administration’s National Science and Technology Council released a five-year Arctic Research Plan that outlines key areas of study the Federal government will undertake to better understand and predict environmental changes in the Arctic. Seven research areas are highlighted in the Plan, including: regional climate models, human health studies, and adaptation tools for communities.

Heather Zichal, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change, answers questions from the public about the President’s speech in an “Open for Questions” session moderated by Popular Science.

In his remarks at the White House, the President also highlighted the accomplishments of outgoing Interior Secretary Ken Salazar

The Obama Administration has made extraordinary progress in developing a clean energy economy and protecting our environment for years to come.

Across the United States, cities are making innovative, cost-effective investments in infrastructure that create jobs and build a stronger, healthier future for our communities.

Energy Secretary Steven Chu and U.S. Senator Mark Udall (D-CO), two leaders and champions of renewable energy innovation, discuss ensuring that women and minorities are involved in wind energy jobs.

Check out the special events that allow the public to enjoy National Wildlife Refuge Week at all 560 national wildlife refuges.

It's National Energy Action Month. Learn how President is pursuing an all-of-the-above strategy to help the United States achieve energy independence.

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.

Join the U.S. Energy Department and MIT Energy initiative via Webcast September 28, and hear distinguished and emerging leaders help lay the foundation for a broader, continuing effort to advance women's leadership in clean energy.

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

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.

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.

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.